Religious Education Coordinator - Rockdale

Coordinator

Teaching Subject: Religious Studies / Studies of Religion

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 3 May 2026

Religious Education Coordinator | K - 6 | 203 Students

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rockdale
Commencement Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Closing Date: Sunday, 3 May 2026
Capacity: Full-Time, Temporary

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

About Our School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rockdale is an inclusive, multi-cultural community. The high standards we set are reflected in the way our students respect themselves and others. Dedicated, experienced and enthusiastic teachers know each child as an individual and deliver strong academic results accordingly.

Diversity is our greatest strength as we offer students a great array of co-curricular activities for them to find their passions. Catholic values underpin the way we teach and close engagement with parents means everyone plays a part in preparing our young people for an exciting future.

Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools

Joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We welcome all applications, from internal and external candidates. We offer:

• 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
• Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more
• generous Employee Referral Program.

About the Role

As a member of the school leadership team, you will share responsibility for the development of the Catholic life of the school, leadership of its vision, mission and strategic priorities and contribution to the management of the school. The Religious Education Coordinator has delegated responsibility for the coordination and supervision of teaching and learning in Religious Education and the religious dimension of the school.

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

• is a committed Catholic who understands the evangelising mission of Catholic schools
• is a leader of Catholic identity and mission at a school and/or system level
• is committed to working closely with the priests and the parish community
• can lead the preparation of liturgies and celebrations
• is able to lead 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
• is a person who can effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders and build relationships
• can analyse and use data to inform learning and engage in future planning
• has the ability to work collaboratively across all stages
• is adaptable in working within a 'shared-leadership' model
• 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:

• 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
• demonstrates the standard descriptors at lead teacher level, in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
• post graduate units of study in leadership (advantageous).

Application Process

Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;

• current CV and cover letter
• academic transcripts and statement of previous service
• Parish Priest Reference.

For any enquiries, please contact the Mission and Identity team by emailing mi.appointments@scs.catholic.edu.au.

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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.*

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Not applicable