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Role Description/Criteria

St George Preca Catholic Primary School is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic Religious Education Leader to join our school community. Staff at St George Preca passionately care about children and our wider community.

This is an important leadership role within the school with a Position of Leadership allowance at POL3 and a full time allocation for planning, supporting and leading Religious Education throughout the school. The contract is an ongoing teaching contract with a three year POL as Religious Education Leader.

Experienced Religious Education Leaders and those with additional qualifications in Religious Education or Theology are encouraged to apply.

This position will commence at the beginning of the 2026 School Year.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• be accredited to Teach Religious Education or Lead in a Catholic School
• lead staff faith formation
• lead the school’s Religious Education program, supportive of the values of the contemporary Church with a focus on recontextualisation
• provide expert leadership in learning to support the faith journey of all children
• support the development of staff to create learning programs in Religious Education that are engaging, cumulative and continuous
• attend Religious Education Network meetings at the Western Region, ³Ô¹Ï²»´òìÈ
• liaise closely with the Parish Priest to support the sacramental and liturgical needs of our school
• attend and participate in network meetings with the St Catherine of Siena RELs from our parish  
• organise and attend faith development nights for the Sacraments
• organise and support student lead Social Justice initiatives
• prepare the Sacrament masses
• drive the Catholic ethos of the school
• build and maintain positive respectful relationships with students, colleagues and families
• work collaboratively with school staff, parents, clergy, and community members
• work flexibly and collaboratively within staff teams
• have highly effective organisational and communication skills
• be committed to professional learning and ongoing improvement
• have a passion for fostering the spiritual growth and development of the school community

St George Preca Catholic Primary School is committed to the safety, well being and protection of all children in our care.

Prerequisites:

• accreditation to teach Religious Education or Lead in a Catholic School

• a commitment to the Catholic ethos

• current VIT registration

Applications are currently open and close on Friday August 1, 2025. All applications should be directed to Mr Michael Ozbun; pincipal@stgeorgepreca.catholic.edu.au, and include a cover letter (no more than 3 pages) addressing the above requirements,  a copy of current VIT card and copy of identification card, e.g. driver's licence. Applicants must have three referees listed. For experienced teachers, your current principal will be contacted so please ensure that they are aware of your application.

If you have enquiries about this position or the school, please contact the school on 7378 5500 or office@stgeorgepreca.catholic.edu.au.

Please find attached:

1. St George Preca Catholic Primary School Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy

2. CECV Child Safety Statement

3. St George Preca Catholic Primary School Child Safety Code of Conduct

4. Religious Education Leader Role Description

Application Procedure

Please submit a cover letter along with your resume and the names of three referees to Mr Michael Ozbun; principal@stgeorgepreca.catholic.edu.au by Friday 1st August.