<p>About the Opportunity</p> <p>If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on <a href="https://careers.parra.catholic.edu.au/?isInternalUser=true" rel="nofollow">EmployeeConnect</a>. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Penola Catholic College is a co-educational Year 7-12 school inspired by the life and legacy of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Grounded in Catholic tradition and guided by the Gospel, we nurture each student’s unique gifts through a holistic education; one that forms hearts, informs minds, and transforms lives. At Penola, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every learner is empowered to flourish and reach their full potential.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The College is seeking a skilled and passionate Religious Education Teacher to join our dynamic school community. <strong>This is a permanent full-time position, commencing Term 1 2026!</strong></p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>As a Religious Education Teacher, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Deliver engaging lessons that cater to the learning needs of all students</li> <li>Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and challenging learning environment</li> <li>Provide appropriate notice and feedback on assessment tasks in line with College requirements</li> <li>Maintain accurate records of student achievement</li> <li>Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and effective teaching strategies to support student learning</li> <li>Work collaboratively within the College community to set high, achievable goals for yourself and your students</li> </ul> <p>Qualifications and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Current NESA Teacher Accreditation</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership experience</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents</li> <li>A commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation in faith and mission</li> <li>Current Working with Children Check clearance (essential)</li> </ul> <p>The Organisation</p> <p><a href="https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">CSPD</a> is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.</p> <p>Child Safeguarding Statement</p> <p>This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs <a href="https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/-/media/project/cedp/shared/policies/safeguarding-procedures.pdf" rel="nofollow">Safeguarding Procedures</a> and <a href="https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/-/media/project/cedp/shared/policies/code-of-conduct-when-working-with-children-and-students.pdf" rel="nofollow">Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students</a>. For more information regarding WWCCs, <a href="https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check" rel="nofollow">click here</a>.</p> <p>Diversity Statement</p> <p>CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</p> <p><br> &nbsp;</p>