2026 Permanent Religious Education Teacher

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.
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Job no:
Work type:
ongoing full-time
Location:
St Columba's Catholic College - Springwood
Categories:
Teaching
Seeking a passionate and motivated Religious Education teacher to join our school community and enrich the learning of our students on a permanent, full-time basis commencing in 2026.
The School
St Columba's strives to be authentically Catholic in its identity, whilst ensuring the best possible learning and teaching for the whole person as part of a rich tradition of Catholic education. Surrounded by beautiful native bushland, wildlife and modern learning spaces, St Columba's is fully equipped with the tools of today, whilst offering staff and students a tranquil setting for learning.
The Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will fit the following criteria:
Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the teaching of Religious Education to secondary students, Years 7-12
Accreditation to teach Religious Education within Catholic Schools, Parramatta Diocese is essential.
Understand how to differentiate learning to cater for students' needs to maximise student learning.
Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback.
Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning.
Please respond to the above selection criteria in your cover letter.
Essential Qualifications and Accreditations:
Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)
Valid Working with Children Check (for employment purposes)
There are so many great things that CSPD has to offer As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. This discount can also be claimed by staff members who are grandparents, step-parents, carers, or guardians.
But that's not all. We offer:
Competitive remuneration
Salary packaging
Wellbeing initiatives and resources
Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees
Extensive growth and development opportunities
Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
State-of-the-art facilities
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION:
A Cover Letter addressed to the Principal introducing yourself and addressing the position criteria
Your Resume outlining education and experience.
Interested? Apply today
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 .
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.
Advertised:
13 Aug :08 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
10 Sep :09 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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