Religious Education Coordinator - Villa Maria Catholic Primary School Hunters Hill

Religious Education Coordinator | K - 6 | 366 Students Villa Maria Catholic Primary School Hunters Hill Commencement Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027 Closing Date: Thursday, 1 October 2026 Capacity: 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 Villa Maria Catholic Primary School Hunters Hill , you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

attractive remuneration package

salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually

up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students

ongoing training and development opportunities

access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products

generous Employee Referral Program

a wide range of further rewards and benefits .

About Our School

Villa Maria Catholic Primary School Hunters Hill is a strong, vibrant Catholic community where we enable students to live, learn and shine. Passionate and dedicated teachers set high standards and personalise learning for every child as they challenge students to achieve their best.

With a focus on learning diversity, we afford children the opportunity to discover their interests and see them flourish. Social justice programs provide the opportunity for faith formation and a close relationship with parents and our parish help us live our values of faith, hope, courage and generosity.

About the Role

As part of the school's senior leadership team, you will help shape the Catholic life, vision and strategic direction of the school. The Religious Education Coordinator leads the teaching and learning of Religious Education and the wider religious dimension of the school, an important step in Catholic leadership.

The successful candidate for this position will be a highly effective leader who:

is a committed Catholic who understands the evangelising mission of Catholic schools and working closely with the priests and the parish community

is a leader of Catholic identity and mission at a school and/or system level, adaptable in working with a 'shared leadership' model

demonstrates the ability to lead the preparation of liturgies and celebrations, and Religious Education in all aspects of curriculum development, implementation and differentiation

is a strong, contemporary leader of learning, with the capacity to lead change and demonstrate contemporary pedagogy that focuses on improving student learning

demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders and build relationships, work collaboratively across all stages, and analyse and use data to inform learning and engage in future planning

is a Baptised Catholic with demonstrated evidence of ongoing commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church and engagement in the life of a Catholic faith community such as a parish or an established community within the Catholic Church, as an expression of your relationship with Jesus Christ.

You will have attained or working towards:

completed, or has evidence of study toward, a Graduate Diploma or Master of Religious Education, Theology or Theological Studies from an approved institution

requirements of (Category E) as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term

the ability to demonstrate the standard descriptors at lead teacher level, in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

post graduate units of study in leadership (advantageous).

All Religious Education Coordinator roles are a promotional appointment of up to 3 years + a full-time, permanent teaching position.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including;

current CV and cover letter

academic transcripts and statement of previous service

Parish Priest Reference .

For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.

For any enquiries, please contact the Mission and Identity team by emailing [email protected] .

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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.