<p><strong>Marist Sisters' College Woolwich</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Thursday, 28 January 2027&nbsp;<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Wednesday, 9 September 2026&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent<br><br><strong>Why Join Us</strong><br><br> Join <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At <strong>Marist Sisters' College Woolwich</strong>, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.<br><br> Benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>attractive remuneration package</li> <li>an additional coordinator allowance on top of your base salary, of up to $10,072</li> <li>salary packaging 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> </ul> <p><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br><strong>Marist Sisters' College Woolwich</strong> is a unique place for girls to learn, explore, discover and grow into competent and capable young women. Infused with the Marist spirit, our school's strong family atmosphere nurtures students' individual and collective needs so they become critical thinkers, capable networkers, independent learners and team players.<br><br> As a 'girls-only' school, our students develop and challenge themselves through participation in STEM, sport, the arts and academia which includes the Newman Selective Gifted Education Program. Effective teaching and wellbeing programs equip our young women to meet the challenges of further study, professional workplaces and global responsibility.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br><br> As a member of the school's Religious Education team, the Assistant Religious Education Coordinator (1 point) will play a key role in the development and implementation of Religious Education programs across the school, promoting Evangelisation initiatives, in building a thriving Catholic community. The position is a promotional role which attracts a 1-point time and remuneration allocation, is temporary for up to 3 years, however your teaching position will be full-time and permanent.This position requires an outstanding educator with a well-developed capacity to take forward the evangelising mission of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Sydney.<br><br> To be successful for this role, you must demonstrate proven experience in:</p> <ul> <li>creating a contemporary, student-centred learning culture, and a faith community that brings the Gospel and teachings of the Catholic Church to all the students, families and staff</li> <li>initiating and leading change and improvement to enhance learning for all students, especially in Religious Education</li> <li>working strategically, with an understanding of the school within the broader educational, ecclesial and community context</li> <li>developing collaborative partnerships to support student and staff faith journey, learning and well-being, especially in the context of evangelisation.</li> </ul> <p>The successful candidate will also possess the following:</p> <ul> <li>completed, or has evidence of, study toward a Graduate Diploma or Master of Religious Education or Theology (desirable)</li> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">Category D</a> Accreditation in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead in systemic Catholic schools Archdiocese of Sydney Accreditation. Category E Accreditation desirable</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> <li>ability to demonstrate the standard descriptors at Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher Level in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers</li> <li>postgraduate units of study in Leadership (advantageous).</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV and cover letter</li> <li>academic transcripts and statement of previous service</li> <li>referees, including your current principal (where applicable) and your last employer and a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TSyaVv3ZdQJdtPGcXu7xfSTLp1lluYNq/view"><strong>Parish Priest Reference</strong></a>.</li> </ul> <p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br><br> For any enquiries, please contact the Mission and Identity team by emailing <a href="mailto:mi.appointments@scs.catholic.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20REC%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">mi.appointments@scs.catholic.edu.au</a>.<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;<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></p>