Teacher of Religious Education (Year 7-12)

St Mary's Cathedral College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $145,080

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Ongoing training and professionalOppt.

Fitness Passport and wellbeing

Employee Referral Program

Rewards and benefits

Job summary

St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney invites applications for a full-time Religious Education Teacher (Year 7–12). The successful candidate will deliver engaging, Catholic-based learning, foster student growth, and contribute to a vibrant school community.

You will plan and assess Religious Education for Years 7–12, differentiate lessons, and collaborate with staff to align with the Catholic life of the College. WWCC clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Exemplary classroom practice and experience in teaching Religious Education (Stage 4-6).
• Religious Education qualifications under SCS Work, Teach and Lead policy (Category D).
• Experience in teaching, programming and assessment.
• Ability to differentiate the curriculum for diverse learners.
• Sound interpersonal skills and willingness to work collaboratively as a team.
• Comfort with integrating technology to support learning.
• A relevant tertiary Education qualification and accreditation with NESA.
• Understanding and ability to support the Catholic life of the College.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching in a Catholic environment.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and deliver curriculum.
• Incorporate technology to enhance learning experiences.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Differentiation

Team collaboration

Tech integration

Education

Education degree

NESA accreditation

Job description

Teacher of Religious Education (Year 7-12)

St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney
Start Date:Monday, 9 November 2026
Application Closing Date:Sunday, 1 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time,Temporary

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 – $129,536
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• ongoing training and professional opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport and other wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

St Mary's Cathedral College, Sydneyis a K-12 co-educational, dual campus College.As we grow, we invite passionate and innovative educators to join our team and contribute to shaping the future of our College and its students. If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who is excited by the prospect of working in a dynamic, faith-filled environment, we invite you to apply for the role of Teacher of Religious Education.

Our school is dedicated to fostering the foundational development of each student, providing an enriching curriculum that blends academic achievement with spiritual growth, creativity, and a strong sense of community.

Position Highlights

St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney is seeking to appoint an experienced and passionate Religious Education Teacher. This is a full-time, temporary position, commencing, Monday 9 November 2026 (or immediate start) and concluding Thursday, 17 December 2026.

About You

As a Teacher of Religious Education (Year 7-12) - Temp, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:

• exemplary classroom practice and experience in teaching Stages 4-6 Religious Education
• Religious Education qualifications classified Category D under SCS Work, Teach and Lead policy
• dynamic and innovative practitioner with suitable experience in teaching, programming and assessment
• ability to differentiate the curriculum to meet the diverse learning needs of the students
• sound interpersonal skills and a willingness to work collaboratively as a team member
• confidence with the integration of technology into the curriculum to promote quality learning principles
• a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation
• an understanding and an ability to support the Catholic life of the College.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.