Studies of Religion Teacher

Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights

Start Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Our School

At Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights we provide quality Catholic education within a strong culture of learning. Inspired by our charism, staff and students are called to live out the Gospel values by being good people and good students. By participating in the rich academic, co-curricular and spiritual life of the College, students aspire to achieve their personal best and to make a difference in the world.

Freeman Catholic College is a high performing secondary College, blessed with a collegial and expert staff who foster positive relationships with one another, students and parents. Our commitment is to challenge all students to meet their potential, in a supportive, Catholic and inclusive community.

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 Studies of Religion Teacher, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:

• a commitment to the Catholic ethos of the College, the Catholic Church and the wellbeing of all community members
• demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contemporary pedagogical practices
• ability to create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students
• the ability and qualifications to teach Religious Education, and experience in teaching Studies of Religion. The ability to teach an additional subject is advantageous
• a commitment to academic excellence
• formative and summative assessments to drive student progress
• a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing constructive feedback
• excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being
• ability to integrate technology to enhance contemporary learning experiences
• interpersonal and effective communication skills to work with parents, students, staff and employers to support work placement, and opportunities in apprenticeships and traineeships
• demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team
• a tertiary qualification in Education & 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 & cover letter
• academic transcripts and statement of previous service
• three referees (including your current employer/principal).

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.

At Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights, we provide quality Catholic education within a strong culture of learning. Enthusiastic and talented teachers tailor learning to the individual and set high expectations to challenge, motivate and encourage them to strive for excellence.