Religious Education Coordinator

Sacred Heart Primary School, Pearce

Pearce, ACT 


Coordinator

Teaching Subject: Religious Studies / Studies of Religion

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 23 June 2025


Lead faith and learning as Religious Education Coordinator at Sacred Heart Primary School. Drive a Christ-centred community, guide curriculum integration, support staff growth, and strengthen parish ties in this senior leadership role.

<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;$145,189&nbsp;plus&nbsp;superannuation. &nbsp;<br><strong>Eligibility:</strong>&nbsp;Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>  January 2026<br> &nbsp;<br><strong>About Sacred Heart Primary School&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Sacred Heart Primary School is an inclusive Catholic community where every student is valued and supported. Passionate teachers create engaging, modern learning environments that nurture growth, curiosity, and success. With a focus on&nbsp;individualised&nbsp;learning, leadership opportunities, and strong values of respect and peer support, students thrive academically and socially. From our vibrant school choir to our Buddies and Peer Support programs, Sacred Heart is a place where friendships flourish and potential is unlocked. Join the collaborative environment at Sacred Heart Primary School!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Religious Education Coordinator is a senior leadership role responsible for providing spiritual and educational leadership to foster a Christ-centred faith community. This position ensures Catholic perspectives are integrated across the curriculum, leads the implementation of the Religious Education program, and supports staff through professional development. The role also involves coordinating faith formation, liturgical activities, managing resources, and strengthening connections with the Parish. A practising Catholic committed to the spiritual growth of the school community is required. &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/">Catalyst</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching&nbsp;</li> <li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP)&nbsp;</li> <li>Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><u>To teach Religious Education in a Catholic school (to be a Religious Education Teacher), a teacher must:&nbsp;</u>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Be Catholic;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest; and&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Have completed or be due to complete Accreditation D – Teach Religious Education in a Catholic school in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process&nbsp; </strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sacredhps.act.edu.au/ ">website.</a>&nbsp;Information about the&nbsp;Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited&nbsp;(CECG) can be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact David Austin&nbsp;on 02 6286 2443&nbsp;or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:david.austin@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>david.austin@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:david.austin@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">david.austin@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505443/religious-education-coordinator">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>
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