Religious Education Teacher
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 28 November 2025
Inspire faith and guide students in exploring religious beliefs and values, foster moral growth, and create engaging lessons that build understanding, respect, and personal faith within a supportive school community.
<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $81,439 to $137,861 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service<br><strong>Employment Status: </strong>Full-time and Part-time appointments available<br><strong>Eligibility: </strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date: </strong>January 2026, Term One </p>
<p><strong>About McAuley Catholic College </strong></p>
<p>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. </p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong> </p>
<p>The Religious Education Teacher inspires students in their faith journey through the 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.</p>
<p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong> </p>
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<li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/">Catalyst</a> </li>
<li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice </li>
<li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) </li>
<li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) </li>
<li>Support for professional development and study opportunities </li>
<li>Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish </li>
<li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices</li>
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<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p>
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<li>Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching </li>
<li>NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) </li>
<li>NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation </li>
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<p><strong><u>To teach and lead Religious Education in a Catholic school, you must: </u></strong></p>
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<li>Be a practising Catholic, connected to a parish or other worshipping community</li>
<li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/832/ClientPublicFile/82e4cf32-2283-4aa0-a0ce-14af922a6dc0.docx">Provide a reference from a parish priest</a> </li>
<li>Must be a qualified Teacher with a minimum of five years’ experience </li>
<li>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. </li>
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<p><strong>Application Process</strong> </p>
<p>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.<br><br>
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.</p>
<p>For further information about the School, please visit our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcauleytumut.nsw.edu.au/">website.</a> Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>. </p>
<p><strong>Position-specific queries: </strong>Please contact Eamonn Moore on 02 6947 2000 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:eamonn.moore@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>eamonn.moore@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Religious%20Education%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:eamonn.moore@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">eamonn.moore@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>. <br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Religious%20Education%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>. <br><br>
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<p> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/506012/religious-education-teacher">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>