Religious Education Faculty Coordinator

About the role

Red Bend Catholic College Forbes, a co-educational independent secondary day and boarding school in the Marist tradition with around 850 students, is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced teacher to become Religious Education Faculty Coordinator, starting in Term 1, 2027. The role oversees the curriculum delivery and daily operations of the Religious Education faculty, in partnership with the Director Mission, and promotes the College's Marist charism and Catholic tradition. It is a promotional fixed-term appointment (3 years + 3 years) followed by a full-time permanent teaching position.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership, with the school leadership team, in developing, implementing and evaluating high-quality Religious Education across the College, grounded in the Catholic faith and enriched by the Marist charism.
• Promote academic excellence and support staff in providing engaging learning experiences that deepen students' knowledge of faith.
• Contribute to the College's mission of forming young people as good Christians and citizens.
• Build teachers' capacity to select, develop and improve their pedagogy so all students succeed.
• Help students understand their world, make informed decisions and act with moral and ethical integrity.
• Work outside normal college hours to support the College Executive and attend meetings and presentations when needed.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and NESA Teacher Accreditation (Proficient Level), with or working towards Category C accreditation to teach in a Marist Schools Association school.
• A commitment to Catholic education and a strong understanding of curriculum and educational standards.
• Demonstrated communication and organisational skills, and the ability to uphold the College's values and ethical standards.
• An active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community is an advantage.
• Experience leading a team and tertiary qualifications in Religious Education, Theology or a related discipline are advantages.
• NSW Working with Children Check clearance is required.

What we offer

• Remuneration package and opportunity to move into a permanent teaching position.
• Long service leave after 5 years' continuous service, with portability considered.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Relocation and possible subsidised accommodation assistance.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to a pool and gym.

Applications close as soon as the position is filled; enquiries should be made through the recruitment agency handling the vacancy.