Cranbrook School
Location: Bellevue Hill, NSW
Location type: In office
Date advertised: 7th October 2026
Job Type: Full time
Closing Date: 23rd October 2026

Teacher of Religious Studies - Term 1 2027

Position: Teacher of Religious Studies

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

Employment: 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.

About Cranbrook School

Cranbrook is an Anglican, independent day and boarding school, Pre-school to Year 12.

Our vision is to be a world class school which encourages and enables all of our students to explore, enjoy and fulfil their potential. We lead our students to discover and make the most of their talents,



to thrive in, and love the pursuit of, excellence. As a school we energise the educational environment by offering a rich and distinctive schooling both within and beyond the curriculum and give powerful pastoral support.

Cranbrook is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and is accredited as an IB Continuum School, offering the PYP, MYP and IB Diploma Programme.

Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and are committed to protecting our students from abuse and harm.

Working at Cranbrook

At Cranbrook, we are committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment where people feel a strong sense of purpose and belonging, are encouraged to build positive relationships, engage in meaningful work, and have opportunities to grow, contribute and flourish.

Working With Children Check and Working Rights

The successful applicant for this position will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with appropriate working rights.

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and reasons for your interest in the position. Applications should be submitted via email to [email protected]

Details of at least three referees and statements of service will be requested from the successful applicant.

CLOSING DATE: 4:00 PM on Friday, 23 October 2026

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