ST MARY’S COPTIC ORTHODOX COLLEGE

19-35 Thorpdale Ave, Coolaroo VIC 3048

PO Box 19, Dallas VIC 3047

Tel: (03) 9301 0999 9301 0999) Fax: (03) 9302 2610 9302 2610)

Coptic Orthodox Religious Education Teacher

Full time position

About St Mary’s Coptic Orthodox College

Founded in 1991, St Mary’s Coptic Orthodox College (SMCO) provides a holistic education that nurtures students academically, spiritually, emotionally, and socially within a safe and faith-centred environment. Serving over 1,000 students from Foundation to Year 12, the College integrates Coptic Orthodox values into every aspect of learning, fostering integrity, compassion, and respect for others.

At SMCO, we are committed to helping each student realise their God-given potential through high-quality teaching, strong wellbeing support, and a genuine sense of community.

SMCO is seeking an energetic and passionate Coptic Orthodox Religious Education Teacher, with the desire to be part of a cooperative teaching team and to create engaging and dynamic learning experiences for our students.

This position is a 12-months contract to commence Term 1 2027.

Essential Requirements

Ability to teach Years F – 6 Coptic and Coptic Orthodox Religion is required.

Support SMCO’s Coptic Orthodox Christian ethos and values.

Skills and Attributes To be successful in the role, candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:

- A passion for teaching.
- Energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to grow.
- Excellent communications skills both written and verbal.
- Excellent time management skills.

Key Selection Criteria

- Registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
- Understanding of the Coptic Orthodox dogma and traditions, including yearly occasions.




- Knowledge of the Coptic Faith and having the ability to deliver the Christian curriculum accordingly.
- Expertise in all Coptic hymns for all occasions.
- A proficient level in reading and writing Coptic.
- A satisfactory knowledge of Coptic grammar.
- A commitment to using technology as an essential learning tool within the classroom.
- An understanding of differentiated curriculum.
- Demonstrated ability to develop constructive relationships with students, which engender positive attitudes to learning.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
- It is recommended that the applicant would have finished their theological studies.

Qualifications

- Teaching qualification recognised by VIT.

Child Safe Standards At SMCO, the care, safety, and wellbeing of our students are central to everything we do.

Our College actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environments, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. We are fully committed to child safety, and therefore, the successful applicant will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safe Policies and Code of Conduct available on the College’s website at: https://www.stmarys.vic.edu.au/college-policies/Applicants should submit a letter of introduction (no longer than 2 pages) and their Resume (no longer than 4 pages).

Successful applicant will commence Term 1 2027.

Applicants should submit a letter of introduction (no longer than 2 pages) and their Resume (no longer than 4 pages).

Applications should be emailed and addressed to:

[email protected]

Mrs. Kathryn Tsiolas

Deputy Principal - Teaching and Learning

Applications close 5:00 pm Friday 27 November 2026.

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