Religious Studies

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 clear 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.