<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Acting Religious Education Coordinator | 7 - 12 | 1066 Students</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lasalle.syd.catholic.edu.au/"><strong>LaSalle Catholic College Bankstown</strong></a><br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Monday, 20 July 2026&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Monday, 30 March 2026&nbsp;<br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full-Time, Temporary</p> <p><strong>About Our School</strong></p> <p>At LaSalle Catholic College Bankstown we provide students with opportunities to grow as confident and resilient learners in an authentic, faith-filled and rigorously academic environment. With a commitment to provide students with a holistic education, our educators ensure every LaSalle student achieves their personal best - through nurturing relationships and specialist programs such as our Newman Selective Gifted Education Program.</p> <p>At LaSalle Catholic College, students are enlivened by social justice values, a particular care for the poor, a genuine respect for others and their world, and an awareness that their success lies within them.</p> <p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong></p> <p>In joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 75,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.</p> <p>We welcome all applications, from internal and external candidates.</p> <p>In addition, we offer:</p> <ul> <li>attractive remuneration package</li> <li>salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>As a member of the school leadership team, you will share responsibility for the development of the Catholic life of the school, leadership of its vision, mission and strategic priorities and contribution to the management of the school. The Religious Education Coordinator has delegated responsibility for the coordination and supervision of teaching and learning in Religious Education and the religious dimension of the school.</p> <p>The successful candidate for this position will be a highly effective and Catholic leader who:</p> <ul> <li>is a committed Catholic who understands the evangelising mission of Catholic schools</li> <li>is a leader of Catholic identity and mission at a school and/or system level</li> <li>is committed to working closely with the priests and the parish community</li> <li>can lead the preparation of liturgies and celebrations</li> <li>is able to lead Religious Education in all aspects of curriculum development, implementation and differentiation</li> <li>is a strong, contemporary leader of learning, with the capacity to lead change and demonstrate contemporary pedagogy that focuses on improving student learning</li> <li>is a person who can effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders and build relationships</li> <li>can analyse and use data to inform learning and engage in future planning</li> <li>has the ability to work collaboratively across all stages</li> <li>is adaptable in working within a 'shared-leadership' model</li> <li>is a Baptised Catholic with demonstrated evidence of ongoing commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church and engagement in the life of a Catholic faith community such as a parish or an established community within the Catholic Church, as an expression of your relationship with Jesus Christ.</li> </ul> <p>You will have attained:</p> <ul> <li>completed, or has evidence of, study toward a Graduate Diploma or Master of Religious Education, Theology or Theological Studies from an approved institution</li> <li>requirements of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">(Category E)</a> as per <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead</a> or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term</li> <li>demonstrates the standard descriptors at lead teacher level, in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers</li> <li>post graduate units of study in leadership (advantageous).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;</p> <ul> <li>current CV and cover letter</li> <li>academic transcripts and statement of previous service</li> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1000bBkDOiTSmfhZ-gQorrmhAXzBFmGHs/view?usp=drive_link">Parish Priest Reference</a>.</li> </ul> <p>For any enquiries, please contact the Mission and Identity team by emailing <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:mi.appointments@scs.catholic.edu.au?subject=Acting%20Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20-%20Bankstown%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>mi.appointments@scs.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Acting%20Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20-%20Bankstown%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:mi.appointments@scs.catholic.edu.au?subject=Acting%20Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20-%20Bankstown%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">mi.appointments@scs.catholic.edu.au</a>.</p> <p><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety&nbsp;</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUwVWhBzKqBWyEfCRxJ0Ex20ylDWvMDd/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.</p> <p><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong>&nbsp;<br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.</p> <p><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>