Religious Education Coordinator - Kurri Kurri
- Lead Religious Education curriculum, contemporary pedagogy and initiatives to improve student learning outcomes.
- Support the Principal and Parish Priest in strengthening the school’s Catholic identity, faith life and mission.
- Collaborate with the school executive, parents, parish and wider community as a religious leader and educator.
Holy Spirit Primary School, Kurri Kurri is seeking a permanent full-time Religious Education Coordinator to join the team, commencing January 2027.
Holy Spirit Primary School, Kurri Kurri is located in the beautiful Hunter Valley area of New South Wales catering for students from Year 3 to Year 6. Surrounded by verdant countryside, Kurri Kurri is known to have the largest display of murals in mainland Australia. The region is full of activities catering to various lifestyle types and only 35 minutes outside of the Newcastle CBD. A school of 190, Holy Spirit Primary School strive to create an inclusive community of dedicated to the intellectual, emotional, social, physical, spiritual and educational development of each child.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
In the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, Religious Education Coordinators (RECs) are recognised and acknowledged as significant religious leaders for our primary school communities. They are members of the school executive team and are tasked with the role of supporting the Principal and Parish Priest in promoting and affirming the Catholic culture, identity and mission of the school.
RECs represent the school and the teaching profession in the community, especially the parish. They are professional, ethical and respected individuals within and outside the school.
RECs develop and shape a shared vision focused on providing quality educational experiences and learning outcomes for all students.
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Practicing Catholic actively engaged in a Eucharistic community, committed to the mission and teachings of the Church.
- Strong understanding of the philosophy and theology of Catholic education, grounded in the mission of the Church.
- Demonstrated leadership in Religious Education, including curriculum implementation, contemporary pedagogy, and improving student learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated capacity to strategically plan and lead the Catholic identity of the school as a faith community, nurturing a shared vision and mission. This may include the faith life of the school, Catholic culture, formation, and mission and justice.
- Effective collaborative leadership, working as part of the executive team and building strong partnerships with parents, parish and the wider community.
- Participation in system or diocesan formation initiatives (e.g. SEEDs or other formation programs) (Desirable).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Four-year trained teacher classification
- A minimum of five years classroom teaching experience
- Active NESA Teacher Accreditation
- Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
- Completion of anaphylaxis training
- AWTL appropriate to your current position (Preparedness to work towards and comply with Accreditation at Category E in alignment with policy requirements)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Diane Murphy, Principal on Tel: (************* or via email: *******************************
TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND
- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
- Applicants should provide a reference from your Parish Priest. Please provide them with this reference form for completion.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Applications close: Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
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