Teacher: Religious Education

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

Religious Education

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

23 October 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 9 Oct 2026

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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  

Passionate educators at every stage of their career are invited to join our vibrant community of dedicated Teachers. 

We are seeking an inclusive educator who demonstrates a willingness to engage in authentic, faith-based teaching for students to explore meaning, reflect deeply, question respectfully, and connect the message of Jesus in the Gospels to modern life. 

Central to this role is the ability to confidently deliver Religious Education curriculum that develops students’ religious literacy and deepens their understanding of the rich tradition of the Catholic Church, including the intentional use of prayer, ritual, and liturgical celebrations in the classroom. Through explicit teaching, you will guide students through an encounter with Scripture, Church history, and Catholic Social Teaching, enabling them to appreciate the relevance and influence of our tradition on contemporary society. 

The ideal candidate is a facilitator who can combine authentic witness with the ability to engage students in meaningful dialogue, dra…

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