Religious Education Leader

**Role Description/Criteria**

St Augustine’s Primary School Keilor is seeking a dynamic Religious Education Leader to join our school two days per week (Wednesday & Thursday) starting in 2026.

The successful applicant will have a commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children with**accreditation to teach Religious Education.

The successful applicant will possess the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to work collaboratively with teams to plan and deliver a rich and rewarding Religious Educational experience to students through classroom Religious Education studies and through the Sacraments.

They must also have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills and have a commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education and contribute to and enact the School Improvement Plan and School Vision.

**Selection Criteria**
- Demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of students
- Experience in and interest in a leadership role in a school with at least five years classroom teaching experience.
- Strong faith commitment and the ability to promote and enhance the Catholic Identify of St Augustine's
- Possess the skills and abilities to work as a collaborative team member who is open and responsive to new learning
- Ability to model exemplary leadership dispositions and a willingness to engage in a culture of feedback
- Strong and thorough knowledge of curriculum, student data and technology.
- An ability to develop and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues of the school and be willing to be involved in and lead School and Parish activities

**Position to commence**:
Term 1, 2026
- St Augustine's is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all students._

**Application Procedure**:
**Application Instructions**:

- letter of introduction/cover letter
- a resume containing your full work history
- completed Application For Employment
- letter addressing your capacity to fulfill the selection criteria
- contact details for at least three professional referees

Please include the names and mobile numbers of 3 referees able to comment on your suitability for this role.

**Special Requirements**:

- current VIT registration and proof of personal identity and any professional or other qualifications
- accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school
- experience as an REL an advantage
- compliance with all requirements of Child Safety, policies, and legal responsibilities concerning the safety, care, and wellbeing of all students
- St Augustine's is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care._

**Details**:
**Address**:Augustine's Way
Keilor

**Phone**:9336 4294

**Principal**:Mrs Cathy Steere

**Applications Close**:02/10/2025

**Position**: Teaching

**Type**:Ongoing

**Hours per Week**:Part-time

Application For Employment-Classroom Teacher.doc Religious Education Leader Position Description.pdf SAPS -Child Safety Code of Conduct.pdf