Religious Education

Thank you for your interest in applying for a position with Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD). We welcome passionate individuals to share our commitment to serving children and young people in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

At any given time, we may have a variety of primary, secondary and specialist teaching roles available across our 80 schools as well as non-teaching positions in schools and our central office that support the delivery of innovative learning and teaching to around 43,500 students.

Our aim is to ensure our schools are the first choice for families, students and staff.

Check out our current opportunities below.

Religious Education & Studies of Religion Teacher

Apply now Job no: 508748
Work type: temporary full-time
Location: St John Paul II Catholic College - Schofields
Categories: Teaching

St John Paul II Catholic College is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic RE / SOR Teacher for a permanent, full-time role commencing Term 1, 2026. We are looking for an educator who can teach Religious Education & Studies of Religion.

If you're passionate about supporting each student's potential and excited to be part of a dynamic, future-focused school community, we'd love to hear from you All applications are welcome — recent graduates are encouraged to apply

About Us:

St John Paul II Catholic College is a co-educational high school with dual campuses at Schofields and Nirimba Education Precinct. Proudly Catholic in our faith and tradition, we are dedicated to developing young people of strength, gentleness, and compassion. Our school day runs from 8:00 AM to 2:15 PM.

Your duties will include but are not limited to:

NESA Accreditation

Ability to teach Religious Education & Studies of Religion

Extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned, what affects students' opportunities to learn the subject matter and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced

Understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs in order to maximise student learning

Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback

Committed to the continual improvement of their teaching practice and take opportunities for personal professional development

Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students

Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning

About you:

To be successful in this highly rewarding role you will demonstrate alignment to the core purpose and values of St John Paul II Catholic College along with:

Tertiary Qualification in Education – Religious Education & Studies of Religion

NESA Accreditation

Statements of Service

Working with Children Check clearance

Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative teamwork.

How to Apply

Please include the following essential elements in your application:

Cover Letter: Addressed to the Principal (Rob Muscat), introducing yourself and outlining how you meet the position criteria.

Resume: Detailing your education and experience.

Referees: Contact details for at least three referees, including your last two principals.

Interested?

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD's Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children's Guardian here.

Applicants wishing to work in any of the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full time employee, must be classified with the CSPD. If you are not already classified, you will need to complete the online registration for teachers process found on the CSPD website .

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Apply today

If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button.

Advertised: 26 Aug 2025 09:08 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Sep 2025 11:09 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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