CALLING 1st and 2nd Year CQUniversity PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS

Take the opportunity to enhance your teaching qualification and graduate ready to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school.

The Catholic Education Specialisation offered in partnership with Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) and CQUniversity is available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or Bachelor of Education (Primary) who wish to gain Accreditation to Teach Religion as part of their degree.

Open to all students, the specialisation provides the chance to develop an understanding of the distinctive aspects of Catholic Education, Religious Education, Sacred Texts in the Catholic Tradition and the Religious Life of a Catholic school. You do not need to be, or become Catholic to undertake this specialisation.

The Catholic Education Specialisation is completed within the existing degree structure and contributes towards the 32 units required for the Bachelor of Education, rather than being additional study.

By completing the Catholic Education Specialisation you will gain Accreditation to Teach Religion prior to graduation and undertake your final two professional experience placements within a CEDR kindergarten or school. This enables you to graduate with additional knowledge, experience, and accreditation that will support your transition into a teaching career within Catholic education.

While teachers can be employed by CEDR without Accreditation to Teach Religion and complete the accreditation requirements within their first five years of employment, undertaking the Catholic Education Specialisation during your degree enables you to enter the profession with this accreditation already achieved.

About us

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton, is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a current enrolment of approximately 18 220 students and a staff of approximately 3,899 in 10 Kindergartens, 19 Outside School Hours Care Services,



31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges. Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackay in the north and west to Longreach.

Applicants will be:

- Enrolled in a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or Bachelor of Education (Primary) at CQUniversity.
- Interested in gaining Accreditation to Teach Religion prior to graduation.
- Willing to undertake four Catholic Specialisation units as part of their degree.
- Committed to completing two professional experience placements within a CEDR kindergarten or school.
- Interested in learning about Catholic education, Sacred Texts, Religious Education and the Religious Life of a Catholic school.
- Seeking to graduate with the additional knowledge and experience required to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school setting.

About you

The successful applicant will:

- Demonstrate a genuine interest in teaching and learning within Catholic education settings.
- Be open to learning about the mission and purpose of Catholic education and its commitment to providing Christ-centred, student-focused learning environments.
- Value inclusive educational practices and recognise the dignity and worth of every student.
- Demonstrate professionalism, strong communication skills, and a commitment to ongoing learning and development.
- Be willing to actively participate in all components of the specialisation, including the 4 academic units of study and 2 professional experience placements.

What we offer





Participants selected for the Catholic Education Specialisation will:

- Complete four university units leading to Accreditation to Teach Religion:
- EDFE13034 - Specialisation and Teaching in a Catholic School Community
- EDCU13021 - Teaching Religious Education in a Catholic School
- RELG13001 - Contemporary Meanings and Religious Texts
- EDFE12044 - Professional Practice 3: The Catholic School Placement

- Develop an understanding of Catholic Education, Religious Education, Sacred Texts and the Religious Life of Catholic schools.
- Gain practical experience through two professional experience placements within CEDR kindergartens or schools.
- Learn from members of the Formation, Identity and Religious Education (FIARE) Team who support Catholic schools, kindergartens and colleges across the Diocese.
- Build professional networks and connections with CEDR staff throughout their studies.
- Graduate with Accreditation to Teach Religion, removing the need to complete this additional study during the early years of their teaching career.

Please review the Catholic Education Specialisation Flyer for further information.

How to Apply

- Complete the application below
- Upload relevant documentation (i.e., Academic Transcript and One Practicum Report)

Further information

- For a confidential conversation, please contact Kellie Jenkinson, Assistant Director: Mission on 4994 8000 or [email protected]
- Please note that the Catholic Education Specialisation is a study and professional experience pathway. Participation in the program, including completion of professional experience placements, does not constitute employment or guarantee future employment. Any future employment opportunities will be subject to separate recruitment and selection processes and the applicant meeting all relevant employment requirements.

Applications close 5pm, Friday, 19 March 2027.

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