Religious Education Teacher
- Teach Religious Education and Studies of Religion in a Catholic secondary school.
- Create engaging, inclusive and rigorous learning experiences while supporting student wellbeing and managing the classroom effectively.
- Hold a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation; obtain Religious Education qualifications in line with the applicable accreditation policy.
St Patricks College Sutherland
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Monday, 16 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Why Join Us
Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Patricks College Sutherland, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.
Benefits include:
- competitive remuneration: up to $149,433. Base salary: $92,882 – $133,422
- salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
- up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
- ongoing training and professional opportunities
- health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
- generous Employee Referral Program
- a wide range of further rewards and benefits.
About Our School
St Patrick's College Sutherland has an established reputation for providing a dynamic educational foundation for life, in addition to maintaining our commitment to a Christ-centred approach to learning. We are proud of our Catholic heritage and proud of the transformation of the college into a 21st century co-educational school meeting the demands of academic and vocational expectations.
The College is blessed by the exceptional quality of staff, creating a genuine sense of community amongst teachers, students and parents. The broad range of opportunities offered in the college, including university and vocational pathways, cater for the diverse interests, needs and abilities of our students.
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 Studies of Religion
- strong classroom management and 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.
How to Apply
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 a parish priest.
Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.
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