Position: Teacher of Religious Studies

Level: Year 7 to 10 (possibility of Year 11-12 if qualified for HSC Studies of Religion)

Load: Fulltime

Commencement: Term 1 2027

Position Overview

Cranbrook School is seeking to appoint an experienced and energetic teacher of Religious Studies who is suitably qualified to teach Religious Studies to Years 7 to 10. The successful applicant will be a Christian and actively involved in his or her church and willing to contribute to the co-curricular life of the School.

Personal Attributes:

Applicants should demonstrate a transparent understanding and affinity with the ethos and philosophy of Cranbrook as an Anglican School and will:

- Show active belief in the Christian faith.
- Have intellectual strength, professional integrity and a passion for education.
- Have a commitment to pastoral care and a knowledge of the social and emotional issues which affect young people.
- Demonstrate initiative and innovation.
- Have the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
- Have demonstrated organisational skills.
- Demonstrate approachability and flexibility.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Responsibilities:

- Have a good knowledge of the subject area.
- Have intellectual strength, professional integrity.
- Have the ability to express the Christian faith clearly,



demonstrating sensitivity to a variety of other religious views
- Have sensitivity to students who don’t have a Christian background.
- Have the ability to develop, implement and evaluate effective, engaging, teaching programs which incorporate a range of ICT strategies.
- Have the ability to differentiate classroom activities in order to meet the learning needs of students.
- Have effective classroom management skills and the ability to create and promote a positive learning environment in the classroom.

A Willingness to:

- Work collaboratively.
- Teach the Religious Studies curriculum with creativity and academic excellence.
- Contribute to the development the Religious Studies curriculum for Years 7-12 under the direction of the Head of Religious Studies.
- Provide an opportunity for students to respond with their questions and beliefs in a sensitive manner.
- Participate in the pastoral care of students.
- Participate in the co-curricular programs of the School.
- Any other duties requested by the Head of School.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Tertiary qualification in teaching
- Tertiary theological study
- Ministry experience in a co-ed environment or in a girls’ school.

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