Religious Education Coordinator
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Religious Education
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
11 October 2026
Posted 23 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
28.2
19.6 teaching · 8.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
299
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
36%
Girls vs boys
152 girls · 147 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Salary Range: $154,326 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: 25 January 2027
About Sts Peter and Paul Primary School
Sts Peter and Paul Primary School is a vibrant co-educational Catholic Primary School located in Canberra’s inner south that offers a high-quality education to all students. The school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. This is a place constantly adapting to the changing needs of young people and their world. It is a place where all children can discover who they are and develop the self-confidence to take on new challenges in a caring and nurturing Catholic environment.
About the Role
Religious Education Coordinators (RECs) are entrusted with leading the spiritual and ethical formation of the school community. RECs oversee the delivery of a rich and engaging curriculum that not only explores faith traditions but also encourages students to think critically about values, purpose, and moral responsibility. Through guiding liturgies, social justice initiatives, and faith-based programs, RECs help shape a school culture where students are empowered to live with compassion, respect, and integrity. The REC would be part of a highly collaborative, supportive and experienced Leadership Team.
Benefits and Opportunities
- Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
- Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave…