Head of Religious Education
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 23 June 2025
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic educator to lead our rich and vibrant Religious Education (RE) Department. As Head of RE, you will lead a dedicated and experienced team in delivering a rigorous, engaging, and meaningful curriculum. You will play a key role to staff and students in fostering a culture of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and holistic development.
<p>Marist College Canberra is a Congregational Catholic school for boys (Year 4-12) operating as part of ‘Marist Schools Australia’. It enjoys an excellent reputation for its pastoral care of students, academic studies, cultural and sport pursuits. The College is driven by staff who are committed to making a difference in the education of boys.</p>
<p>We are seeking a passionate and dynamic educator to lead our rich and vibrant Religious Education (RE) Department. This is an exceptional opportunity for an inspiring and visionary leader to shape the future of Religious Education within our Catholic school community. As Head of Religious Education, you will lead a dedicated and experienced team in delivering a rigorous, engaging, and meaningful curriculum. You will play a key role in fostering a culture of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and holistic development. Your leadership will ensure that our students are challenged, supported, and inspired in their learning and faith journeys.</p>
<p>This full-time position is available for commencement from Term 3, 2025 (Monday 21 July 2025). A start date for January 2026 is negotiable for the right candidate.</p>
<p>We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and graduate teachers who are eager to embark on their teaching career. </p>
<p>Staff at Marist College Canberra are responsible for the promotion of an atmosphere of charity and justice within the College, as is expected in a Catholic community and to help ensure the provision of the Catholic perspective in the teaching and learning process and in all the activities of the College.</p>
<p>All teachers have a responsibility to develop and maintain an understanding of Catholic beliefs and those aspects of Catholic teaching that relate to their subject areas. Through their own example they provide Christian leadership for all members of the school community.</p>
<p>Only a person supportive of Catholic Education philosophy may be a teacher in a Catholic School. Teachers bear witness to Christ and Christian values in their own lives as well as personally supporting and enriching the Catholic School philosophy.</p>
<p>All teachers are responsible to the Headmaster through College Executive or Middle Leaders for their professional, academic, pastoral and administrative responsibilities.</p>
<p>Please refer to the Position Description (Year 4 - 12 Teacher) for further information.</p>