Eligibility requirements for teaching
To teach in one of our Catholic schools, the following requirements are essential:
- Accreditation from NESA: You must have a valid accreditation from the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). If you haven't registered yet, you can apply directly through the NESA website.
- Classification by CEDoW, which includes:
- Compliance with NSW Child Protection legislation, including a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
- Providing evidence of your qualifications, teaching experience, and, if applicable, authorisation to work in Australia.
To learn more about our requirements for working in a Catholic school, please visit our policy directory.
Teaching Religious Education
To work as a primary school classroom teacher or to teach Religious Education in a secondary school, teachers require Religious Education accreditation. This is achieved by completing either:
- Six (6) undergradcuate units in Religious Education/Theology; or
- Four (4) postgraduate units in Religious Education/Theology
To learn more about our requirements for working in a Catholic school, please download a copy of our Accreditation to Work Teach Lead Policy.