Head of Department

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia St Andrew's Cathedral School Full time
Overview

Head of Department - Christian Development Full time - Permanent - Commencing Term The School is looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, experienced secondary school educator to join our committed and professional staff as the Head of Department, Christian Development. This is a full-time, permanent position, commencing Term 4, 2025. Flexibility to start Term for a suitable candidate.

Responsibilities

As the Head of Department, Christian Development, you will lead curriculum development and delivery for Christian Development across Years 7-12, and contribute to Stage 6 Studies of Religion. You will work with the Christian Development/Chaplaincy team to support teaching and learning, and collaborate with staff to implement the school's mission and values.

Qualifications
  • Experienced, with recent engagement, as a secondary school educator in teaching Christian Development Years 7-12 and Stage 6 Studies of Religion
  • Theologically qualified at a Diploma level or higher
  • Enthusiastic about their subject and the ability to inspire secondary age students
  • Flexible in working with a range of student abilities
  • Knowledgeable of recent developments in the theory and practice of senior secondary pedagogy and specifically how this applies to their subject area
  • Experienced in leadership in curriculum development and implementation of new syllabuses
  • Highly developed in communication and collaboration skills
  • Outstanding in interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the Christian Development/Chaplaincy team
  • Confident in the use of technology and a willingness to embrace it to enhance learning in the classroom
  • Understanding of and having a commitment to the School's Christian mission, values, and ethos
  • Previous experience teaching International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) is highly desirable

Please see the attached Position Description for more detail. Applications close: 14 September 2025. Interviews will commence as applications are received. Only one document is accepted as part of the application; please include a cover letter, CV and any relevant credentials in a single document when applying.

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About the School

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.

Working with Children Checks - Prior to employment at the School, the successful applicant must have a Working with Children Check clearance.

For more information on Working with Children Checks, please visit the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian website.

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