THE POSITION

Loreto Toorak invites applications from experienced and talented educators to join our dedicated team in the position of Head of Religious Education commencing in Term 1 2026. We seek an innovative and inspiring leader for this full-time position. This opportunity includes a substantive position as Teacher and a three-year leadership appointment as Head of Faculty.
The Head of Religious Education acts as a key liaison between senior leadership and teaching staff and balances management and leadership responsibilities with hands-on teaching, developing staff, and maintaining and modelling a positive teaching and learning culture. This position involves crafting, assessing, and executing a dynamic and innovative curriculum that both challenges and inspires our students and staff. Exemplifying excellence in classroom practice, the Head of Faculty leads by example. An instructional and inspirational leader, and an important role model of faith, the Head of Religious Education is responsible for curriculum development and pedagogical subject excellence across Preparatory -12.
The Head of Religious Education has a key position in supporting the overall Mission of the School, through promoting the faith development and understanding of the Loreto charism. This will be carried out through both the formal teaching of Religious Education and through leadership of and participation in the broader Mission and liturgical life of the school.
For more details on the responsibilities, please refer to the detailed position description.

Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a Catholic Independent Girls’ School and is acknowledged as one of the leading schools in Australia. Our academic, cultural, sporting and pastoral programs are all integral to the holistic education of our students.
We aim to produce young women who are well educated, well-informed and able to thrive in a fast changing world; young women who have a strong personal interest in actively shaping a positive future for their community, be it local, national or global.