Religious Education

**Job no**: 507964
**Work type**: ongoing full-time
**Location**: Marian Catholic College - Kenthurst
**Categories**: Teaching

Are you a passionate and qualified Religious Education (RE) and English teacher ready to make a difference?

Marian Catholic College Kenthurst is excited to offer a permanent full-time position, commencing as soon as possible. We are seeking an enthusiastic educator who can inspire students in both Religious Education and English. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or a new graduate with approval to teach and accreditation (or working towards accreditation) in Religious Education, we encourage you to apply.

Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our students

**About the Opportunity**:
At Marian Catholic College, we are committed to fostering positive and engaging learning experiences for every student. As an RE/English Teacher, you will play a vital role in creating an inclusive and inspiring classroom environment. Your responsibilities will include:

- Designing lessons that cater to the physical, social, and intellectual development of students.
- Creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and challenging learning environment, including implementing fair and equitable behavior management strategies.
- Providing appropriate notice for all formal assessment tasks in accordance with the assessment schedule.
- Maintaining accurate records of student achievement and progress.
- Collaborating creatively and constructively within a range of school and external communities, while setting high, achievable goals for both yourself and your students.

**About You**:
To excel in this rewarding role, you should align with the core values of Marian Catholic College and possess:

- Hold qualifications and experience in teaching Religious Education. Applicants currently enrolled and actively completing a Religious Education accreditation program will also be considered.
- Strong ICT skills with the ability and willingness to integrate technology into their teaching where relevant.
- Strong communication and organisational skills ensuring that reporting deadlines are met.
- Ability to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning.
- Ability to create effective assessment techniques and have the flexibility to differentiate learning activities for students.
- Willingness to be an active part of the Marian Community.

**Qualifications and Accreditations**:
We uphold the highest standards of child protection and education. To be eligible for this role, you must have:

- Accreditation to teach Religious Education (or be currently enrolled and actively working towards accreditation).
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Education (new graduates are encouraged to apply).
- Eligibility to teach according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
- A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) in compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation.

**About Us**:
Marian Catholic College Kenthurst is a caring community with a family atmosphere linking parents, students, and staff. We are a co-educational, comprehensive Catholic secondary school in the Diocese of Parramatta, catering for over 1000 students across Years 7 to 12. The Marian teaching community aims to deliver an innovative curriculum designed to meet the interests and needs of our students.

We are part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), a system of schools committed to responding to the needs of students in a rapidly changing world. With over 5000 passionate employees located across 83 primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and resources to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000+ students. We offer competitive remuneration, salary packaging, parental leave, wellbeing programs, and professional development.

**Additional Benefits**:

- 25% discount on the Diocesan Tuition Fee and Building Levy for staff children attending a CSPD school.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Located in a beautiful bushland setting.

**Interested?**

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 must complete the online registration for teachers process found on the CSPD website.

**Advertised**: 20 Feb 2025 09:02 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 02 Mar 2025 23:03 AUS Eastern Daylight Time