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Posted: 04/11/2026

Closing Date: 18/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

Holy Spirit Primary School, Kurri Kurri is seeking a Religious Education Coordinator to join the team for the 2027 school year, commencing in the role in January 2027.

This position is 1.0 FTE with 0.3 FTE release.

The successful candidate will collaborate and work with Religious Education Team across Kurri and Abermain. Strong communication skills and an ability to work well with Parish, families, students and staff will be required.

Holy Spirit Primary School, Kurri Kurri is located in the beautiful Hunter Valley area of New South Wales catering for students from Year 3 to Year 6. Surrounded by verdant countryside, Kurri Kurri is known to have the largest display of murals in mainland Australia. The region is full of activities catering to various lifestyle types and only 35 minutes outside of the Newcastle CBD. A school of 190, Holy Spirit Primary School strive to create an inclusive community of dedicated to the intellectual, emotional, social, physical, spiritual and educational development of each child.

In the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, Religious Education Coordinators (RECs) are recognised and acknowledged as significant religious leaders for our primary school communities. They are members of the school executive team and are tasked with the role of supporting the Principal and Parish Priest in promoting and affirming the Catholic culture, identity and mission of the school.

RECs represent the school and the teaching profession in the community, especially the parish. They are professional, ethical and respected individuals within and outside the school.

RECs develop and shape a shared vision focused on providing quality educational experiences and learning outcomes for all students.

Desired Skills and Experience





EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

- Practicing Catholic actively engaged in a Eucharistic community, committed to the mission and teachings of the Church.
- Solid understanding of the philosophy and theology of Catholic education, grounded in the mission of the Church.
- Demonstrated leadership in Religious Education, including curriculum implementation, contemporary pedagogy, and improving student learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated capacity to strategically plan and lead the Catholic identity of the school as a faith community, nurturing a shared vision and mission. This may include the faith life of the school, Catholic culture, formation, and mission and justice.
- Effective collaborative leadership, working as part of the executive team and building strong partnerships with parents, parish and the wider community.
- Participation in system or diocesan formation initiatives (e.g. SEEDs or other formation programs) (Desirable).

QUALIFICATIONS

- Four-year trained teacher classification
- A minimum of five years classroom teaching experience
- Active NESA Teacher Accreditation
- Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
- Completion of anaphylaxis training
- AWTL appropriate to your current position (Preparedness to work towards and comply with Accreditation at Category E in alignment with policy requirements)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport(T&C;'s apply)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Diane Murphy, Principal on Tel: (02) 4930 4361or via email: [email protected]

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

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