Learning Leader: Religious Education

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

Religious Education

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

11 September 2026

11 days remaining
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About MacKillop Catholic Regional College

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

249.5

157 teaching · 92.5 non-teaching

Students per teacher

11.1:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,749

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

47%

Girls vs boys

916 girls · 833 boys

52%
48%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

About MacKillop College
MacKillop is a Catholic co-educational College in the Josephite tradition, inspired by the vision of St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop. We are committed to nurturing lifelong learners who engage authentically, embrace diversity, and strive for personal excellence in all aspects of life. As an innovative and future-focused College, MacKillop offers contemporary facilities, a dynamic curriculum, and comprehensive wellbeing programs designed to meet the diverse needs of approximately 1,820 students across Years 7–12.

About the role
MacKillop College is seeking experienced and a passionate Religious Education teacher to provide instructional leadership that supports the ongoing development of a rich, engaging and authentically Catholic, religious education curriculum. We are looking for a contemporary educator who combines strong religious education expertise and a genuine commitment to the faith formation of young people. The successful candidate will inspire students to explore questions of meaning, engage thoughtfully with faith and spirituality, and make connections between the message of Jesus in the Gospels and the complexities of contemporary life.

Central to the role is the leadership of a high-quality Religious Education curriculum that develops students’ religious literacy and deepens their understanding of the rich intellectual and cultural tradition of the Catholic Church. The Learning Leader will work collaboratively with teachers to strengthen curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, and to ensure Religious Education is engaging, relevant and res…

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