Sydney Catholic Schools · New South Wales
Acting Religious Education Coordinator - Lakemba
Coordinator / Religious Studies / Studies of Religion
St Therese’s Catholic Primary School Lakemba, in New South Wales, is seeking a full-time, temporary Acting Religious Education Coordinator for K–6 from 28 January 2027. The role sits on the senior leadership team and leads Religious Education, liturgy, Catholic identity and curriculum improvement. Applicants must be practising, baptised Catholics with relevant religious education or theology study and leadership experience.
- K–6 school with 179 students
- Temporary full-time appointment
- Commences 28 January 2027
- WWCC clearance required
Closes in 5 days
Applications close 9 Nov 2026.
Read the full listing and applyOpens Teachers On Net, where the school takes applications.
About the role
This full-time temporary role covers Religious Education across Kindergarten to Year 6 at a 179-student primary school. As part of the senior leadership team, the coordinator leads Religious Education, liturgies, celebrations and the school’s wider Catholic life. The position begins on 28 January 2027 and includes curriculum leadership, staff collaboration, data-informed planning and school improvement.
What they’re looking for
- Baptised Catholic with active involvement in a Catholic faith community
- Leadership of Catholic identity, mission and Religious Education
- Experience preparing liturgies and faith celebrations
- Contemporary teaching and change leadership experience
- Ability to use data for planning and improved student learning
- Religious Education, theology or theological studies qualification
About the school
St Therese’s Catholic Primary School Lakemba is a culturally diverse school with modern facilities, open spaces and a focus on gifted and extension opportunities. Its learning approach centres on individual student needs, collaboration and the values of being safe, respectful, responsible and ready to learn.
How to apply
Apply online with a current CV, cover letter, academic transcripts, previous-service statement and Parish Priest reference. Internal applicants should use Employee Self Service; enquiries can be directed to the Mission and Identity team. Applications close on 9 November 2026.
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The role
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Coordinator
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Subjects
- Religious Studies / Studies of Religion
- Listed
- 26 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Acting Religious Education Coordinator | K-6 | 179 Students St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba Commencement Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027 Closing Date: Monday, 9 November 2026 Capacity: Full-Time, Temporary Why Join Us Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) , NSW's…”
The school
- Address
- 680 George Street, Sydney, NSW