Teacher: Religious Education

Thomas Carr College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Carr College in Tarneit, west of Melbourne, seeks an experienced Religious Education teacher to join in 2027 for a fixed term.

The successful applicant will teach across Years 7–12, contribute to a culture of high expectations, collaborate with staff, and implement Catholic education values while supporting student growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must be VIT registered with full working rights in Australia.
• Experience teaching Religious Education across secondary years.
• Commitment to inclusive learning and evidence-based teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan, collaborate and evaluate learning and teaching practices that promote academic growth, student engagement, wellbeing and the values of Catholic education.

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 23 October 2026

Thomas Carr College is inviting applications from collaborative, innovative, and passionate Religious Education Teachers to join our College in 2027. We are seeking educators who are committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential. Successful applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to student learning and achievement, possess the expertise to teach in their subject area across the secondary years, and have proven experience and capability in supporting students to achieve excellence in their secondary studies through engaging and evidence-based teaching.

About the College

As a Catholic School, Thomas Carr College aims to educate our students with an appreciation of the spiritual as well as the intellectual and physical aspects of their lives. We aim to work with our parents to produce young people of faith and character. We are a Catholic Co-educational College in Tarneit, West of Melbourne with 1400 students.

Our College continues to grow and embraces the Berry Street Education Model as a key strategy in supporting the learning and wellbeing needs of our students. Thomas Carr College is also a leading provider of VCE offshore delivery and opportunities exist for international travel as part of a mentoring role that attracts the generous time and financial allowance.

The Role

We are now seeking a new and experienced Religious Education teacher across all subject areas from Years 7 to 12 to commence at the start of 2027 for a fixed term ending 26 January 2028. Teachers at Thomas Carr College are key members of the College contributing to a culture of high expectations, professional collaboration and continuous improvement. The Teacher is accountable for the effective implementation of College policies and is committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential. Central to the role is the responsibility to plan, collaborate and evaluate learning and teaching practices that promote academic growth, student engagement, wellbeing and the values of Catholic education.

In accordance with the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA), the salary range for all teaching staff is $79,589 – $118,063 as per the Schedule of Salary.

Attributes

Please refer to the Position Description on the College website.

Applicants must be VIT registered with full working rights in Australia.

Applications close at 9.00am on Friday 23 October 2026. Interviews will be held on Thursday 29 October 2026.

Our College community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

1400 Students
120 TeachingStaff
80 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

Thomas Carr College is a dynamic Catholic learning community, guided by the Gospel. Excellence and opportunities to develop are available to all our students.We shine our light into the world through our hope and service to others.