Religious Education Coordinator

Religious Education Coordinator | K - 6 | 179 Students Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School Gladesville Commencement Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026 Closing Date: Monday, 8 December 2025 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 Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School Gladesville is focused on our childrens’ continual learning growth in a faith and values-based setting. With small class sizes, a vibrant, happy atmosphere and open spaces for children to explore and play, we cater to the needs of every individual. We have a supportive community of parents and offer modern learning spaces and many co-curricular activities. Our results show that children thrive here and we encourage you to consider Our Lady Queen of Peace as an excellent place for the education of your child. Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools In joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs. SCS is renowned for excellence, with six schools in the top 100 and 13 in the top 150 of the 2024 HSC rankings. Over 51% of results were Band 5 or 6, and our students achieved 2,819 Distinguished Achiever mentions. Be part of a system that fosters academic, creative and vocational success, shaping future leaders every step of the way. We welcome all applications, from internal and external candidates. In addition, 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 Statement of Commitment to Child Safety Click hereto 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr