Religious Education Coordinator / Teacher
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
Religious Education
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
13 November 2026
Posted 29 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout St Laurence's Parish School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
29.6
18.9 teaching · 10.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
298
Indigenous students
19%
Language other than English
6%
Girls vs boys
158 girls · 140 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR / TEACHING POSITION
Commencing Term 1, 2027
We invite applications from innovative teachers to join our dedicated team in building a vibrant Catholic identity within the school and community, which focuses on engagement, progress, achievement and the wellbeing of each student.
We are seeking a passionate Religious Education Coordinator (REC) to strengthen our school’s Catholic identity and mission. Working collaboratively with the Principal, Parish Priest, staff, students and families, you will lead the effective teaching of the Religious Education Curriculum. We are looking for a leader who meets people wherever they are on their faith journey, brings creativity and fresh thinking to prayer, liturgy and spiritual development, and inspires a community where the teachings of Jesus are meaningful, relevant and lived each day.
- View the position description and selection criteria in the REC Application Information Guide.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
St Laurence's Parish School, Forbes is a K-6 school with an enrolment of 300 students. It is located in a fabulous, welcoming community in central NSW. St Laurence's has modern classrooms with contemporary learning spaces. Teaching and learning at St Laurence's is based on data informed pedagogical practices. Forbes has a rich social, sporting and cultural life with many opportunities for community engagement.
A BIT ABOUT FORBES
Living in Forbes, NSW offers a relaxed, affordable rural lifestyle with a strong sense of community. The town is surrounded by natural beauty, including Lake Forbes and scenic countryside, id…