Religious Education Teacher
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 12 June 2026
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<p><strong>LaSalle Catholic College Bankstown</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Monday, 20 July 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Friday, 12 June 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br>
Welcome to LaSalle Catholic College Bankstown! Our vibrant, co-educational secondary school serves students from Years 7 to 12, with a close knit community of 1050 students.<br><br>
At LaSalle, we warmly invite our students to immerse themselves in our enriching College culture. Students experience a nurturing environment that fosters the development of their unique talents and broadens their horizons through academic challenge, meaningful endeavours and spiritual growth.<br><br>
Our College is more than just a school; it is a community dedicated to a holistic education for young people. We collaborate closely with families to prepare our students for life beyond school, equipping them with skills and qualities needed to make a meaningful and positive contribution to the communities in which they live.<br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br>
Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:</p>
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<li>competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 - $129,536</li>
<li>salary packaging up to $15,900 annually</li>
<li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li>
<li>ongoing training and professional development</li>
<li>Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more</li>
<li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li>
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<p><strong>About You</strong><br><br>
As a <strong>Religious Education Teacher</strong>, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. The ability to teach Studies of Religion would be an advantage. You'll bring:</p>
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<li>expertise in Religious Education, with experience or ability to teach Studies of Religion advantageous</li>
<li>Strong commitment to supporting the Catholic life of the College</li>
<li>ability to create inclusive, rigorous and explicit learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students</li>
<li>ability to utilise explicit principles of instruction in classroom teaching and learning</li>
<li>ability to utilise formative and summative assessment</li>
<li>ability to implement excellent classroom management strategies focused on student well being</li>
<li>a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation</li>
<li>Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead</a>.</li>
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<p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br>
Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p>
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<li>current CV and cover letter</li>
<li>academic transcripts and statement of previous service</li>
<li>three referees, including your current employer/principal.</li>
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<p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.<br><br>
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).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong> <br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUwVWhBzKqBWyEfCRxJ0Ex20ylDWvMDd/view?usp=sharing">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong> <br>
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br>
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