Is teaching SRE for you?
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The teacher a child never forgets.
That could be YOU helping orient young people for life in Christ.
“The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.”
– Matthew 9:37b NIV
Children whose families have chosen to enrol them in weekly Special Religious Education (SRE) classes deserve a great teacher.
That could be you.
Schools across NSW are asking for more year groups. Enrolments are up. More SRE teachers are the missing piece.
It’s easier than you think.
No teaching degree needed.
The curriculum is written.
The teacher’s manual guides you step by step through each lesson.
No complicated schedule.
Once a week.
During school hours.
For about 30 minutes.
No prior experience needed.
Full accreditation training is provided.
Online.
With flexible options available.
No guesswork.
A local SRE coordinator deals with the school.
With guidance from a Youthworks SRE Advisor, they support you every step of the way.
All you need is a love for children and young people to follow Jesus.
People just like you.
Victoria Rich – Swim school manager. Children's pastor. “It just makes my heart happy.”
Ross Walker – Industrial chemist. Teaching SRE since 2008. “The curriculum is fantastic, especially for someone like me who isn't a primary school teacher.”
Laurelle Simpson – Teaching SRE since 1976. Still showing up. “If it enables one more child to reach heaven and know Christ, I'm thrilled.”
Jess Duncan – Ministry student. First classroom this year. “It blows my mind that we’re in a public school where we can talk so openly about God.”
Anne Deck – Retired. Trained online from Jervis Bay. “I feel this is where I can serve.”
What's involved?
Your SRE coordinator walks you through every step below:
1. Application form and a reference from your local minister.
2. Safe Ministry Training + Safe Ministry Check: safeministry.training.
3. Working with Children Check: ocg.nsw.gov.au.
4. SRE Accreditation Training: 5 x 2-hour modules. Online or in person. Any order. Some exemptions available for prior learning.
5. SRE Accreditation Form + Criminal Conviction Declaration Form.
Put your hand up.
No commitment at this stage. Just a conversation.
Take the next step by filling out the form below, and we’ll connect you with the right person to help.
Expression of interest