Religious Education Coordinator - Glebe
Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time
Applications Close: 22 June 2026
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<p><strong>Religious Education Coordinator | K - 6 | 154 students</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stjglebe.syd.catholic.edu.au/"><strong>St James Catholic Primary School Glebe</strong></a><br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Thursday, 28 January 2027 <br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Monday, 22 June 2026 <br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full-Time, Temporary</p>
<p><strong>Why Join Us</strong></p>
<p>Join <a href="Why Join Us Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At <<Name of School>> you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning. Benefits include: 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 access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products generous Employee Referral Program a wide range of further rewards and benefits.">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St James Catholic Primary School Glebe you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.</p>
<p>Benefits include:</p>
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<li>attractive remuneration package</li>
<li>salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually</li>
<li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li>
<li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li>
<li>access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products</li>
<li>generous Employee Referral Program</li>
<li>a wide range of further <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits">rewards and benefits</a>.</li>
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<p><strong>About Our School</strong></p>
<p>St James Catholic Primary School, Glebe is a one-stream K-6 school in a vibrant inner-city neighbourhood. At St James, we are both individual pilgrims and a pilgrim people on The Way of St James. Following in the tradition of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan and inspired by our school motto Fully alive in Christ, our vision for this pilgrimage is to be Fully alive in spirit, mind and relationships. Our motto is derived from the paraphrase of St Irenaeus: the glory of God is a human being fully alive and is inspired by the Gospel verse: I have come that they may have life and have it to the full (John 10:10). We believe that we can bring this vision to life by 'living' our values and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, as we walk The Way of St James.</p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>
<p>As part of the school's senior leadership team, you will help shape the Catholic life, vision and strategic direction of the school. The Religious Education Coordinator leads the teaching and learning of Religious Education and the wider religious dimension of the school, an important step in Catholic leadership.</p>
<p>The successful candidate for this position will be a highly effective leader who:</p>
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<li>is a committed Catholic who understands the evangelising mission of Catholic schools and working closely with the priests and the parish community</li>
<li>is a leader of Catholic identity and mission at a school and/or system level, adaptable in working within a 'shared leadership' model</li>
<li>demonstrates the ability to lead the preparation of liturgies and celebrations, and Religious Education in all aspects of curriculum development, implementation and differentiation</li>
<li>is a strong, contemporary leader of learning, with the capacity to lead change and demonstrate contemporary pedagogy that focuses on improving student learning</li>
<li>demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders and build relationships, work collaboratively across all stages, and analyse and use data to inform learning and engage in future planning</li>
<li>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.</li>
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<p>You will have attained or working towards:</p>
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<li>completed, or has evidence of study toward, a Graduate Diploma or Master of Religious Education, Theology or Theological Studies from an approved institution</li>
<li>requirements of (Category E) as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach and Lead or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term</li>
<li>the ability to demonstrate the standard descriptors at lead teacher level, in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers</li>
<li>post graduate units of study in leadership (advantageous).</li>
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<p><i><strong>All Religious Education Coordinator roles are a promotional appointment of up to 3 years + a full-time, permanent teaching position. We welcome all applications from internal and external candidates.</strong></i></p>
<p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p>
<p>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><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1000bBkDOiTSmfhZ-gQorrmhAXzBFmGHs/view?usp=drive_link">Parish Priest Reference</a>.</li>
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<p>For any enquiries, please contact the Mission and Identity team by emailing <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:mi.appointments@scs.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20-%20Glebe%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>mi.appointments@scs.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20-%20Glebe%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:mi.appointments@scs.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20-%20Glebe%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">mi.appointments@scs.catholic.edu.au</a>.<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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