Religious Education Coordinator / Learning Leader

Type of School: Catholic School in Melbourne's Western Suburbs
Contract Type: Full-time, ongoing
Start: Term 1, 2027
Salary Range: $80,000-$118,000 plus super (recent EBA for 2027 to be agreed)
Position of Responsibility Allowance: $13,930 per year

About the role

This full-time, ongoing Religious Education Coordinator / Learning Leader position will commence in Term 1, 2027. The successful candidate will provide leadership across Religious Education while maintaining a classroom teaching load, with 300 minutes of release time provided for leadership responsibilities. The school can offer flexibility around the teaching component of the role, with the successful candidate able to teach Religious Education alongside another subject area that aligns with their strengths and experience.

Key responsibilities

Provide curriculum and instructional leadership across Religious Education, supporting high-quality teaching, assessment and student outcomes

Lead and support colleagues within Religious Education, encouraging collaboration, professional growth and consistent curriculum delivery

Maintain high standards of student safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusive classroom practice

Communicate effectively with students, families,



colleagues and school leadership while contributing to the Catholic identity and broader priorities of the school

Balance leadership responsibilities with classroom teaching across Religious Education and, where appropriate, an additional teaching method

About you

Current VIT registration or eligibility for registration

Relevant teaching qualifications and experience teaching Religious Education

Demonstrated capacity to provide curriculum and/or learning leadership

A second teaching method or subject area is welcomed

Full Australian working rights

Commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos and values of the school

Two professional referees and completion of HARKE's safeguarding onboarding

About us

HARKE has partnered with a well-established Catholic school in Melbourne's western suburbs, offering a supportive, values-driven environment focused on student achievement, wellbeing and holistic development. The school provides a collaborative qualified culture where teachers and leaders are supported to develop their practice, contribute their strengths and play an active role in the wider school community.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Religious Education Learning leader (Melbourne)
🏢 HARKE Recruitment
📍 Melbourne