Christian Development Lead & Curriculum Innovator

St Andrew's Cathedral School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrew's Cathedral School in Sydney seeks an innovative Head of Christian Development to lead Years 7–12 curriculum and studies of religion, and to guide teaching and learning within the Christian Development Department.

You will collaborate with the School Chaplain and Teaching and Learning leadership to renew curriculum, foster intellectual rigor and a distinctively Christian worldview across the school community.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised degree-level theological qualification, including substantial study of Scripture and Christian doctrine.
• Be able to teach and lead consistently with the Anglican evangelical identity of the School.
• Hold recognised teaching qualifications and current NESA accreditation.
• Have relevant and successful secondary classroom‑teaching experience.
• Demonstrate experience in curriculum development, educational innovation and the leadership of teaching and learning.
• Understand contemporary educational practice and the effective use of evidence to improve student learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of imaginative, biblically faithful and intellectually rigorous Christian Development programmes.
• Oversee Years 7–12 Christian Development and Stage 6 Studies of Religion.
• Inspire innovative teaching through Scripture, story, inquiry, discussion, debate, philosophy, history, the arts and contemporary culture.
• Foster exemplary teaching practice and support staff growth through coaching, mentoring and professional development.
• Encourage teachers to experiment thoughtfully, share creative practice and continually renew the curriculum.
• Manage departmental planning, assessment, reporting, budgeting, staffing and compliance requirements.
• Use evidence, including assessment information, student voice and teacher evaluation, to improve teaching and student engagement.
• Build a positive, collaborative and supportive departmental culture.
• Work with School leaders to advance strategic educational priorities.
• Contribute to the wider Christian educational vision of the School and support thoughtful Christian integration across school life.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Teaching

Educational innovation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Theology / Master of Divinity

NESA accreditation

Secondary classroom teaching experience

Job description

St Andrew's Cathedral School in Sydney seeks an innovative Head of Christian Development to lead Years 7–12 curriculum and studies of religion, and to guide teaching and learning within the Christian Development Department.

You will collaborate with the School Chaplain and Teaching and Learning leadership to renew curriculum, foster intellectual rigor and a distinctively Christian worldview across the school community.