Academic Head of Religious Education (Coordinator 3)
Academic Head of Religious Education (Coordinator 3)
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$ 160000 - 162032
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Oakhill College is an Independent Catholic Secondary School conducted in the Lasallian tradition with an enrolment of 2250 students boys Years 7 to 10 co-educational in Years 11 and 12. Oakhill College is located in Castle Hill NSW and offers a wide range of subject choices and extra-curricular activities.
Academic Head of Religious Education (Coordinator 3)
Commencing Term 1 2026
We seek to appoint an innovative and highly skilled Academic Head of Religious Education with excellent leadership communication skills and classroom experience. The successful applicant will have an understanding of the education of boys knowledge of current developments in teaching and learning and a passion and enthusiasm for teaching.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate knowledge of and experience in the areas listed below:
- Support the vision purpose values and strategic priorities of the College;
- Proven ability to effectively administer a faculty and lead learning;
- Highly effective skilled classroom practitioner with experience teaching Year 7 - 12 Religious Education and Studies of Religion;
- Effectively manage and facilitate safe and supportive learning environments with an understanding of positive
- student wellbeing practices;
- Be able to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic professional learning community;
- Have highly developed interpersonal presentation and communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with staff students parent/carers and community members;
- Align professional learning to the needs of students;
- Developing a climate of excellence;
- Sound pedagogical practices;
- Inspiring students to aspire;
- Be willing to contribute to the broader extracurricular endeavors of College life as an active member of the College community.
The successful applicant will:
- Demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to the Mission of the Catholic School;
- Ensure that the school delivers high quality contemporary learning and teaching for the community it serves embedded in the Catholic world view
- Lead a collaborative ministry of witness and service as part of the evangelizing mission of the Church
- Be supportive of the Lasallian ethos of the College;
- Adhere to the Colleges Safeguarding Standards and Child Protection policies and procedures;
- Be an experienced innovative and engaging team leader;
- Teach with excellence professionalism and commitment;
- Demonstrate ICT integrations skills;
- Be committed to professional growth and development of excellence.
Oakhill College is committed to innovative high-quality teaching and learning and offers excellent facilities and resources. The College offers staff a dynamic collaborative and supportive environment with an emphasis on community academic excellence pastoral care and development.
The appointment is for an initial period of up to 3 years renewable by mutual agreement.
A position description is available on the College website
Application Must Be Made On-Line Via the College Website
Oakhill College is committed to child safety and Safeguarding Standards and the health safety and wellbeing of our students staff and school community. Rigorous checks will be conducted prior to confirmation of employment including; NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) National Police Check references background identity work rights Covid-19 vaccination and statutory checks.
Vaccination against COVID-19 or a valid medical contraindication to COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of any offer of employment by Oakhill College. Vaccination means two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. A valid medical contraindication must be in accordance with ATAGI guidelines. Applicants are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status as part of their application for employment. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the applicant providing evidence of their vaccination status which may be an immunisation history statement COVID-19 digital certificate or approved medical contraindication certificate.
Applications close at 5:00pm on Wednesday 10th September 2025
Please note: We will consider candidates as they apply and encourage early application. Interviews may commence prior to the closure date.
No recruitment agencies please.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
