Religious Education Teacher - St Clare's College, Griffith ACT

Location: Permanent 
Employment Status: Full-time 
Salary Range: $80,184 to $130,910 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.   
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident 
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday, 4 May 2025

About St Clare's College

St Clare's College educates and inspires. The college is a vibrant and inclusive community that thrives on embracing life's challenges and changes. Here, learning is more than a task – it's an adventure. We believe in providing our students with every opportunity to grow and excel in all aspects of their lives. At St Clare's, we create an empowering and safe community where students can fearlessly pursue their dreams. Our passionate teachers are committed to nurturing the spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of our students. Join us at St Clare's College, where every day is an opportunity for transformation and growth. 

About the Role 

Religious Education Teachers play a vital role in nurturing students’ relationship with God while deepening their knowledge of Catholic beliefs, values, and practices. Guided by the CECG-approved Religious Education Curriculum, the teacher designs engaging and meaningful learning experiences that promote spiritual and moral growth, encourage respect for others, and foster personal faith development. This is a unique opportunity to share the richness of the Catholic Tradition, helping students grow in their faith and live out the Gospel message. Join us in this mission of faith-filled education and service.

Benefits and Opportunities 

• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst  
• Access to Flourish, our People Wellbeing Program  
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice 
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 
• Support for professional development and study opportunities 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice 

Qualifications  

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching.
• Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration.
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP).

To teach Religious Education in a Catholic school (to be a Religious Education Teacher), a teacher must: 

• Be Catholic; 
• Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest; and 
• Have completed or be due to complete Accreditation D – Teach Religious Education in a Catholic school in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy. 

Application Process 

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.  
 
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care. 

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.