The John Berne School · New South Wales
2-Point Stage Coordinator – Religious Education/Pastoral Care
Coordinator / Religious Studies / Studies of Religion
The John Berne School in New South Wales seeks an experienced secondary teacher for a full-time Stage Coordinator role covering Religious Education and pastoral care. Starting Term 1, 2027, the three-year appointment will lead Stage 5 students in the Year 7–10 setting, support students with complex needs, and share Acting Principal duties. Trauma-informed practice, NESA accreditation and a current WWCC are required.
- Two-point Coordinator position
- Three-year appointment with possible extension
- Stage 5 leadership and pastoral care
- Allowance and time allocation provided
Closes in 20 days
Applications close 19 Oct 2026.
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About the role
This full-time, three-year fixed-term role leads Religious Education and pastoral care for Stage 5 students in Years 9–10, beginning Term 1, 2027, with possible extension. The coordinator joins the Executive Team, works with the Principal and Curriculum Coordinator, and shares Acting Principal duties for one term at a time when required. It is a 2-point Coordinator position with an appropriate allowance and allocated release time.
What they’re looking for
- Commitment to Catholic education and the Marist tradition
- Trauma-informed practice supporting students facing mainstream education challenges
- Collaborative leadership with high expectations for learning, behaviour and development
- Ability to teach across the curriculum
- Current WWCC and NESA teacher accreditation
- Commitment to reflection, evaluation and continuous improvement
About the school
The John Berne School is a Catholic secondary school in New South Wales, governed by Marist Schools Australia. It provides Years 7–10 education for students with complex social, emotional and academic needs, in a supportive and inclusive setting.
How to apply
Submit a letter, brief curriculum vitae and contact details for three referees to the school office by 3.00pm on Monday 19 October 2026. Refer to the detailed role description when preparing your application.
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The role
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Coordinator
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Subjects
- Religious Studies / Studies of Religion
- Listed
- 29 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“The John Berne School is a Catholic school governed by Marist Schools Australia and provides a unique Year 7-10 secondary education for students with complex social, emotional and academic needs. Our students often experience significant challenges within mainstream educational settings…”
The school
- Address
- 1 Thomas Street , LEWISHAM, NSW