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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LEADER/CLASSROOM TEACHER

St Joseph's School

Principal:  Mr Chris O'Connell

Enquiries:  principal@sjspringvale.catholic.edu.au

Applications Close: 28/11/2025

Position: Teaching

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Full-time


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Role Description/Criteria

We are seeking an innovative Religious Education Leader. ÌýThe POL 2 position will have a FTE of 0.4 and a classroom position to 0.6. The REL tenure will be for 3 years.

Our staff, in partnership with our Parish, strive to ensure that the children in our care have the opportunity to develop a personal relationship with God through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching and a commitment to student and family wellbeing.Ìý

St Joseph’s Primary School Ìýis committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of the children in our care.Ìý

Applicants require:

  • A deep understanding of and commitment to Catholic Education as a mission of the Catholic Church in Australia.
  • Expert knowledge in the area of Catholic Identity and Religious Education.
  • Advanced skills in the development and application of innovative Religious Education learning and teaching strategies.
  • The ability to facilitate professional learning in the areas of Catholic Identity and Religious Education.
  • A highly developed capacity to work with leadership to support schools to identify and address areas for improvement in the context of Catholic Identity and Religious Education.
  • The ability to analyse and interpret data sets that may support school improvement and strategic planning.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Evidence of working towards or having academic qualifications additional to initial teacher education. A Masters in Religious Education or Educational Leadership will be seen as an advantage
  • Relevant experience within the last five (5) years in Catholic parish primary schools, or currently in a role associated with and supporting Catholic parish primary schools
  • Accreditation to teach Religious Education
  • Evidence ofÌý involvement in their own Parish.
  • A commitment to Child Safe Standards and the wellbeing of children
  • Current VIT registration.

Application Procedure


Application Procedures

Please submit a cover letter, current CV/resume and names of at least 3 referees (which will include the two most recent principals) and your Parish Priest . Ensure you explain your ability/experience to undertake the elements of the role as detailed in the role descriptions.

Please submit your application through the "Apply for Job" button or by emailing to principal@sjspringvale.catholic.edu.au

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Details:

Address: 33 St John's Avenue
Springvale

Phone: 9546 8223

Website: 

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