NSW Religious Education Teacher

2 days ago


Tumut New South Wales, Australia Catholic Education - Archdiocese Canberra & Goulburn Full time $79,557 - $133,846 per year

Salary Range: $79,057 to $133,846 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service

Employment Status:Full-time and Part-time appointments available

Eligibility:Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date:January 2026, Term One

About McAuley Catholic College

McAuley Catholic College Tumut, located in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, offers high-quality education for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 in a safe and supportive environment. The college is committed to academic excellence, with a focus on student-centred learning. Our curriculum includes nine Key Learning Areas and a wide range of extracurricular activities, including 25 sports. Students are encouraged to engage in community service and local events. We are seeking dedicated professionals who are aligned with our mission to foster the development of confident, capable, and well-rounded students.

About the Role

The Religious Education Teacher inspires students in their faith journey through creation of engaging lessons that develop knowledge, spiritual growth, and respect for diverse perspectives. Religious Education Teachers collaborate with colleagues and families, provide timely feedback, and help shape the curriculum while fostering a supportive and inspiring classroom environment. This role is all about guiding students to grow in both faith and understanding.

Benefits and Opportunities

  • Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
  • Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
  • 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
  • Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
  • Support for professional development and study opportunities
  • Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
  • Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching
  • NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation

To teach and lead Religious Education in a Catholic school, you must:

  • Be a practising Catholic, connected to a parish or other worshipping community
  • Provide a reference from a parish priest
  • Must be a qualified Teacher with a minimum of five years' experience
  • Have completed or are due to complete Accreditation D in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries:Please contact Eamonn Moore on or via email 

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on or via email 



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