Head of Christian Development (Years 7-12)

St Andrew's Cathedral School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrew’s Cathedral School in Sydney is seeking a dynamic Head of Christian Development (Years 7–12) to lead teaching and learning within the Christian Development Department and oversee Years 7–12 Christian Development and Stage 6 Studies of Religion.

The successful applicant will inspire students and staff, lead curriculum innovation and promote educational excellence through a distinctly Christian worldview, reporting to the School Chaplain and collaborating with Teaching and Learning

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised degree-level theological qualification, such as a Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity or equivalent.
• Be able to teach and lead consistently with the Anglican evangelical identity of the School, including the doctrine expressed in the Thirty-nine Articles.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, evaluation and continuing renewal of an engaging and coherent Christian Development curriculum.
• 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.
• Engage staff to renew the curriculum and develop a positive departmental culture.
• Manage departmental planning, assessment, reporting, budgeting, staffing and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives and strategic educational priorities.

Education

Bachelor of Theology / Master of Divinity

Tools

NESA accreditation

Job description

Head of Christian Development (Years 7-12)

Head of Christian Development (Years 7-12)Permanent Full-time commencing Term 1, 2027

St Andrew’s Cathedral School is seeking a dynamic, creative and theologically grounded Christian educator to join our leadership team as Head of Christian Development.

This strategic leadership position is responsible for leading teaching and learning within the Christian Development Department, including oversight of Years 7–12 Christian Development and Stage 6 Studies of Religion.

The successful applicant will bring energy, educational imagination and intellectual curiosity to the role. They will inspire students and staff, lead curriculum innovation and promote educational excellence through a distinctly Christian worldview.

Located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, St Andrew’s Cathedral School is a diverse, future-focused Anglican school committed to academic excellence, educational innovation and the development of young people who lead with hope and purpose.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the School Chaplain and working closely with the School’s Teaching and Learning leadership, the Head of Christian Development will provide educational, theological and organisational leadership for the Department.

You will lead the development, implementation, evaluation and continuing renewal of an engaging and coherent Christian Development curriculum. You will help students across the full spectrum of belief—from committed Christians to those who are curious, uncertain or resistant—to encounter the claims of Christianity thoughtfully and respectfully.

Key Responsibilities

As Head of Christian Development, you will:

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 appropriate 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.

About You

You are a dynamic and imaginative educator who can bring significant ideas to life. You can make complex biblical, theological and philosophical questions accessible, memorable and compelling for young people.

You will demonstrate:

A vibrant and mature Christian faith lived with integrity.

Active involvement in a Christian church.

A collaborative, relational and servant-hearted leadership style.

Demonstrated creativity and innovation in curriculum design and classroom practice.

A proven ability to engage adolescents in questions of faith, ethics, identity, apologetics and worldview.

Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.

The capacity to inspire, coach and develop teachers.

Professional credibility and a commitment to continual improvement.

An ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, families and the wider community.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful applicant will:

Hold a recognised degree-level theological qualification, such as a Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity or equivalent, including substantial study of Scripture and Christian doctrine.

Be able to teach and lead consistently with the Anglican evangelical identity of the School, including the doctrine expressed in the Thirty-nine Articles.

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.

Demonstrate the capacity to lead staff, manage departmental responsibilities and contribute constructively to whole-school initiatives.

Have experience teaching Studies of Religion, or the qualifications and capacity to do so.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Christian Development within a distinctive city school. You will lead a dedicated team and help create a programme recognised for its theological substance, intellectual vitality and educational creativity.

A detailed position description is attached top right-hand side.

Interviews will commence as applications are received.

See here for further employment benefits at SACS:https://www.sacs.nsw.edu.au/employment/

About St Andrew's Cathedral School

St Andrew's Cathedral School is an independent Anglican school located in the heart of Sydney's CBD, serving students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Guided by our vision to develop graduates who \"lead with hope as co-creators of a responsible future\", we are committed to an education that combines academic excellence with Christian faith, character formation, service and innovation.

Located across two high-rise buildings in Sydney's CBD, St Andrew's Cathedral School offers a strong academic program alongside extensive opportunities 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 forming the foundation of our community.

Our students are encouraged to think deeply, critically and creatively, act courageously, and engage meaningfully with the world around them, with hearts that love, minds that grow and lives that give . We seek to nurture young people who will not simply adapt to the future but help shape it for the better.

Child Safety

SACS is a child safe organisation. Our School promotes the safety and wellbeing and inclusion of all students. In support of SACS’ commitment to embedding child safety (Standard 1), we ensure that our staff are suitable for working with children and young people and that they are supported (Standard 5).

Staff are required to maintain a child safe culture, act in every child’s best interest and to keep them safe from harm, in accordance with the School’s policies and procedures (Standard 10) which reflect the Child Safe Standards.

It is a condition of employment that all new Staff at the School must sign a written statement or complete an electronic acknowledgement that they have read and understand our Child Safe Policy and the Child Safe Codes of Conduct prior to commencing at the School.

Prior to employment at the School, this position requires the successful applicant to havea Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

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