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
Position of Responsibility Allowance: $10,303 per year, with a potential increase to $13,930 from 2027

About the School

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 professional culture where teachers and leaders are supported to develop their practice, contribute their strengths and play an active role in the wider school community.

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.

Skills and 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.

Requirements

• 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

HARKE Recruitment

Working with HARKE means receiving a straightforward and personalised recruitment experience. Candidates receive clear communication, direct introductions to school leaders, interview preparation and ongoing support throughout the recruitment process.

How to Apply

Click 'APPLY' or contact Amy at HARKE Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Phone: 0491 271 188