Religious Education Teacher

Religious Education Teacher

Our Lady of The Sacred Heart College Kensington

Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Religious Studies / Studies of Religion

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.50 FTE)

Applications Close: 19 January 2026

Our Lady of Sacred Heart College Kensington
Start Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Application Closing Date: Monday, 19 January 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.5 FTE), Temporary

About Our School

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is an all-girls secondary school that consistently attains high levels of academic excellence. We are a future-focused school; one that provides a learning environment that develops faith-filled, adaptive thinkers who influence our society for the greater good. In an environment of growth and opportunity, our young women are offered dynamic, organic and interconnected learning experiences so students are engaged in active, authentic learning experiences.

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 $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 - $129,536
• salary packaging up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees
• ongoing training and professional development
• Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and 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, ability to teach Stage 6 Studies of Religion is advantageous
• strong classroom management & student well-being focus
• ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation
• Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.

Application Process

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:

• current CV and cover letter
• academic transcripts and statement of previous service
• three referees, including your current employer/principal and parish priest
• OLSH Applicant Form.

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.*

Our Lady of The Sacred Heart College Kensington

KENSINGTON, NSW

https://olshkensington.syd.catholic.edu.au/
Principal: Ms Gilda Pussich

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Girl

706 Students
67 Teaching Staff
26 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

A Catholic systemic secondary school for young women Years 7-12, founded in 1913 by the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. OLSH College is a dynamic learning community where excellence in education is at our core. The College is seeking applications from suitably qualified, innovative and enthusiastic teachers and support staff who are able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims and philosophy of Catholic education.