Religious Education Teacher - Junior School

Ravenswood School for Girls; Ku-ring-gai Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a passionate Junior School Religious Education Teacher to inspire young minds. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to engage with students from Prep to Year 6, fostering their understanding of Christian values while promoting social justice initiatives. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrating creativity and rigor in curriculum delivery. Join a dedicated team committed to creating a child-safe environment and supporting the wellbeing of every student. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in education, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Christian faith and ability to teach RE from Prep to Year 6.
• Willingness to teach Year 12 RE class is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in Religious Education through innovative teaching practices.
• Collaborate with a professional team to deliver effective curriculum.

Skills

Christian faith understanding

Teaching Religious Education

Social Justice initiatives

Strong ICT Skills

Differentiation in curriculum delivery

Team collaboration

Flexible approach

Education

Teacher Accreditation

Job description

Religious Education Teacher - Junior School

Ravenswood School for Girls is a Uniting Church Prep to Year 12 day and boarding school for girls located on Sydney’s North Shore. Ravenswood offers both the HSC and the IB Diploma Programme as well as the PYP in the Junior School. It is a school where staff enjoy a range of benefits that foster health and wellbeing, and students achieve outstanding academic success supported by innovative teaching practices that are underpinned by a whole school approach to Positive Education.

We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished Junior School Religious Education Teacher to join our dedicated team on a temporary part-time basis. This role will involve working three days a week—Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The position will commence either in Term 1 or at the beginning of Term 2 and is temporary until the end of Term 2, 2026.

At Ravenswood, we aim to inspire students' interest in their studies, both in the classroom and through co-curricular experiences. The successful applicant will be an engaging and effective classroom practitioner who demonstrates creativity and rigor in the delivery of curriculum and enjoys working in a committed, professional team.

To be successful in securing this position you will demonstrate:

1. A strong and personal understanding of the Christian faith
2. Ability to teach Religious Education for students from Prep to Year 6
3. Willingness to teach a Year 12 RE class desirable but not required
4. An interest in Social Justice initiatives
5. Strong ICT Skills
6. The ability to differentiate in the delivery of curriculum
7. A flexible and collegial approach
8. Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Ravenswood School for Girls is dedicated to maintaining a child safe environment and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children.

To Apply:

Please include a cover letter as the first page of your resume. As a part of the application process, you will be asked to upload your academic transcripts.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide the School with their Working With Children Check number and evidence of their Teacher Accreditation in order to be eligible for this position.

Applications close: 4pm Monday 3 March 2025

If you have any questions please contact Tony Dong by email, [e-mail]

Ravenswood is a Uniting Church, Positive Education and IB World School