Religious Education Teacher

Religious Education Teacher

St Ursula's College Kingsgrove
Start Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Our School

At St Ursula's College, we empower the next generation of young women through a transformative education shaped by the Catholic faith and the Ursuline tradition. Inspired by our foundress, St Angela, we believe that education is a powerful force for change. Our College proudly offers both the Higher School Certificate (HSC) and the International Baccalaureate (IB), reflecting our commitment to academic excellence and global-minded learning. Above all, we strive to instil in every student a deep and lifelong love of learning. We cultivate a rich and nurturing culture that opens minds, sparks curiosity, and inspires wonder. Our goal is to help each student discover new possibilities and develop bold aspirations-ready to lead with purpose and passion.

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 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:

• competitive remuneration: up to $140,855. Base salary: $87,550 - $125,763
• salary packaging up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees
• ongoing training & professional development
• discounts on gym memberships, wellbeing products & more
• generous Employee Referral Program.

About You

As a Religious Education Teacher, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:

• expertise in Religious Education, with experience teaching Studies of Religion
• strong commitment to supporting the Catholic Life of the College through liturgical and outreach initiatives
• strong classroom management & student well-being focus
• ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• a tertiary qualification in Education & NESA accreditation
• Religious Education qualifications as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.

Application Process

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:

• current CV & cover letter
• academic transcripts and statement of previous service
• three referees (including your current employer/principal) and a Parish Priest.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

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.*

St Ursula's College is a highly successful Year 7-12 Catholic systemic girls school in the Ursuline tradition. We are a collaborative and hardworking community, committed to helping our students grow as enthusiastic, creative and critical thinkers in a safe and happy Catholic environment. Through the promotion of a strong learning culture combined with well-structured Pastoral Care, students are empowered to face the challenges of the twenty-first century.