• Inspire minds, hearts and spirits
• Promotional opportunity
• Term 1, 2027 start date

About Us

Red Bend Catholic College Forbes is a co-educational, independent, secondary Day and Boarding school in the Marist tradition, with around 850 students. We are located in a peaceful, rural setting in the heart of the Lachlan Valley, with state-of-the-art facilities.

Our mission is to inspire an inclusive and engaging Catholic education in the Marist tradition, nurturing enlivened Christians who are audacious, resilient and ethically informed global citizens.

Through our Marist charism, we engage minds, hearts and spirits, inspiring our students to live well-rounded, ethical lives of respect, service and compassion.

We invigorate critical thinking and interdependent learning and our students thrive in a safe environment which nurtures wellbeing and a sense of belonging.

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Teacher to take up the role of Religious Education Faculty Coordinator, commencing in Term 1 2027.

About the Role

This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your teaching career by overseeing the curriculum delivery and daily operations of the Religious Education Faculty.

In partnership with the Director Mission, you will promote the all-embracing Marist Charism/Catholic tradition of the College, including its ethos and religious dimension.

The primary focus of your role will be to:

• Provide leadership, in collaboration with the school leadership team, in the development, implementation and evaluation of high-quality Religious Education across the College, ensuring teaching and learning is grounded in the Catholic faith and enriched by the Marist charism
• Promote academic excellence and support and inspire staff to provide engaging and meaningful learning experiences that deepen students’ knowledge and understanding of faith
• Contribute to the College’s mission of forming young people as good Christians and citizens
• Work to build the capacity of teachers, both individually and collectively, to select, develop, evaluate and improve teacher pedagogy to support the engagement and full participation, to enable all students to have success in their learning.

As a Faculty Coordinator, you are entrusted with the responsibility to assist students in making sense of their world, to make informed decisions and judgements and to act with moral and ethical integrity.

All Religious Education Coordinator roles are a promotional fixed term (3 years + 3 years) appointment + a full-time, permanent teaching position.

The successful candidate will not be required to commence in the role until Term 1, 2027.

About You

You are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and have a desire to enliven the Marist tradition of the College.

Specifically, you will bring:

• Teacher Relevant Tertiary Qualifications
• NESA Teacher Accreditation (Proficient Level) and have met, or be working towards, the criteria for Accreditation to ‘Work and Teach’ in a Marist Schools Association school (Category C level)
• A commitment to Catholic education
• Strong understanding of curriculum and educational standards
• Demonstrated high level communication skills
• High level organisational skills
• Demonstrated ability to uphold the values of the College and to maintain ethical standards, demonstrating respect and confidentiality.

It would be an advantage if you also:

• Hold tertiary Qualifications in Religious Education, Theology or relevant discipline
• Have demonstrated experience in leading a team
• Are an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community.

What’s on Offer?

• An attractive remuneration package and opportunity to salary package
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years’ continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave will also be considered)
• Ongoing professional development
• Relocation and possible subsidized accommodation assistance
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives and resources, including access to a pool and gym

Enquiries and Application Process

To obtain a copy of the Employment Pack, which includes the Position Description, and to seek instructions on how to apply, please contact Anthony Spata at Reach HR on 0402 210 055 or [email protected].

Applications close – Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as suitable candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and only until the position is filled.

Additional Requirements

The RE Coordinator will be required to work outside the “normal” office/College hours to support the College Executive in various forums and to attend meetings and presentations when necessary.

Our College is committed to child safety through the Marist Schools Australia Child Safeguarding Standards. The successful applicant must have a NSW Working with Children Check clearance.