Christian Studies Teacher

SchoolHouse; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SchoolHouse is partnering with an independent Brisbane school to recruit a Christian Education teacher for Years 6–12. The role involves delivering engaging biblical instruction and applying faith-based perspectives to modern life, within a supportive ministry team environment.

Applicants must be committed Christians involved in their local church, with strong collaboration and a proactive approach to professional development and school mission.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong sense of teamwork and collegiality.
• Self-motivated and proactive stance.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Understanding of the college's mission and vision.
• Formal tertiary qualification in an appropriate area of study.
• QCT registration or eligibility before commencement.
• Working rights for Australia or eligibility to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Teach Christian Education to students in Years 6–12.
• Apply biblical texts and beliefs to contemporary life.
• Contribute as a key member of the Christian Ministry Team, led by the Senior Chaplain.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Formal tertiary qualifications in relevant field

Job description

• Teaching students in Christian Educationclasses from Year 6-12
  
• Sound knowledge of biblical texts,Christian beliefs, and their application to contemporary life
  
• Applicants are required to be a committedChristian who is actively involved in their local church (ideally aligningwith Presbyterian and Uniting Churches)
  
• The successful applicant will contributeas an integral member of the Christian Ministry Team, led by the SeniorChaplain
  
• Well-known for academic achievement andsporting excellence
  
• Located close to central Brisbane
  
• Job reference SH#9368
  

School Profile

SchoolHouse is working in partnership with an independent school in Brisbane. The school has a long history of strong academic achievement and staff enjoy working with motivated students in a school that encourages innovation and creativity.

• Staff are encouraged to be innovative, inspiring, nurturing and motivated to continue their professional learning through a generous Professional Development program that includes Harvard Teacher Scholarships and an Innovation Fund that provides seed capital for creative and/or innovative projects wishing to be undertaken by any member of staff.
  
• Academic staff also have access to an innovative Partnership Coaching model, which, in addition to regular Learning Hubs, provides teachers with collaborative opportunities to share their knowledge, ideas and best practice to continually improve their skills and impact as educators.
  
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and level of experience
  

Requirements

• Have exceptional interpersonal skills, intellectually and emotionally intelligent
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
• A strong sense of teamwork and collegiality
  
• A motivated self-starter
  
• A high level of integrity and professionalism
  
• A strong affiliation or understanding of the College’s mission and vision
  
• Have formal tertiary qualifications in an appropriate area of study
  
• Hold a current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) or be eligible to obtain prior to commencement
  
• Working Rights for Australia (or eligible to gain)