Christian Studies Teacher - Term 2-4 2024 / 0.8 FTE

What is the Role?

The School has an exemplary Christian Development program and is looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, and highly experienced Christian Studies / Development teacher to join our team of committed and professional staff. This is a leave replacement position to the end of 2024, part-time (0.8 FTE load over 4 days per week) position.

Who will the successful applicant be?

• Recent experience in teaching Christian Studies / Development and the ability to also teach Studies of Religion preferred
• Enthusiasm for their subject and the ability to inspire secondary age students
• Knowledge of recent developments in the theory and practice of senior secondary pedagogy and specifically how this applies to their subject area
• Theology qualification (Diploma or above) preferred
• Willingness to be involved in all aspects of Christian ministry at the School
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the rest of the Christian Development / Chaplaincy team
• Confidence in the use of technology and a willingness to embrace it to enhance learning in the classroom
• An understanding of and commitment to the School’s Christian mission, values and ethos

Though not essential, experience in teaching International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) would be an advantage.

For a detail position description and to apply: Christian Studies Teacher

Applications close: 4:00pm, Monday 26 February 2024

Interviews will commence as applications are received.

See here for further employment benefits at SACS: https://www.sacs.nsw.edu.au/employment/

Who are we?

St Andrew’s Cathedral School (SACS) is an independent, Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican school located in two high-rise buildings in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. The school offers students a strong academic program and extensive opportunities to be involved in sport, music, drama and outdoor education. As an authentically Christian school in the Anglican tradition, Christian values are embedded in all aspects of daily life, with honesty, integrity, humility, respect and service being foundational to the richness of relationships at SACS. We seek to develop students who think critically and creatively and have hearts that love, minds that grow and lives that give.   

Why St Andrew's Cathedral School? 

St Andrew’s Cathedral School received Voice Project's Best Workplace Award for staff satisfaction and engagement in 2020, and was recently awarded 5 Star Employer of Choice 2022 by The Educator for positive employee experience.  This is an amazing achievement, representative of a supportive, collegiate culture where every staff member is known, valued and equipped to excel in their role. 

Prior to employment at the School, this position requires the successful applicant to have a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

Please see www.newcheck.kids.nsw.gov.au for further information. It is an offence under the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for this position.