Teacher: Religious Education
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Religious Education
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
23 October 2026
Posted 9 Oct 2026
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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
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
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…