Religious Education Teacher

Kambala

ROSE BAY, NSW 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Religious Studies / Studies of Religion

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 19 November 2024


Progressive, open-minded educators with ability to teach R/E to Stage 6 are invited to apply for this permanent full-time role commencing T1, 2025.

<p>Since 1887, Kambala has played a pivotal role in shaping the lives of girls, from their earliest years to their final exams and well beyond. We are fiercely proud to be a girls’ school that values an education specifically for girls.</p><p>We are specialists in uplifting young women: every aspect of our teaching and learning is tailored for them, and every program for wellbeing, health development, leadership and learning caters to their specific needs.</p><p><strong>Our purpose is to instill unwavering courage and curiosity to educate young women of ambition, integrity and consequence.  To us, every student is remarkable in the making.</strong></p><p><strong><u>The role:</u></strong></p><p>Applications are invited for appropriately qualified teachers with a track record of achieving strong learning outcomes in the below areas.<strong> This is a permanent full-time role commencing Term 1, 2025.</strong></p><ul><li>Religious Education: Stage 4 &amp; 5</li><li>Studies of Religion: Stage 6</li></ul><p><strong><u>The ideal candidate:</u></strong></p><ul><li>NESA-qualified to teach in NSW.</li><li>Minimum 2 years&#39; experience teaching R/E &amp; SOR to Stage 6 level.</li><li><strong>Must view religion and faith through a contemporary and progressive lens.</strong></li><li>Demonstrated understanding of the opportunities and nuances found within a girls-only context.</li><li>Open-minded and forward-thinking in pedagogical and pastoral practice.</li><li>A confident and communicative team player who makes a positive contribution to the life and culture of Kambala.</li></ul><p><strong><u>We offer:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Competitive, above-agreement rates of pay.</li><li>Staff shuttle bus to and from Edgecliff Station.</li><li>Daily hot &amp; cold lunch menu at a nominal fee.</li><li>Advanced professional learning facilitated by KITE - the Kambala Institute of Teaching Excellence.</li><li>Access to pool, gym, and other school facilities.</li><li>A diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is free to be their genuine and authentic self.</li><li><strong>NB - Saturday sport is not a requirement of this role.</strong></li></ul><p>If you are passionate about faith and spirituality in the modern world and excited at the prospect of continuing your teaching journey at one of Australia&#39;s preeminent independent girls&#39; schools, we look forward to receiving your application via Seek. Please include an updated CV and a brief covering note that speaks to your interest in this position and why you are moving on from your current role. </p><p><a href="https://kambala.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow"><strong>Learn more about our School</strong></a><a href="https://kambala.nsw.edu.au/learning/junior-school/" rel="nofollow"><strong> </strong></a>and visit us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/school/kambala/" rel="nofollow"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></p><ul><li>Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.</li><li>No Agency referrals will be accepted for this role.</li><li>In accordance with Child Protection legislation, all employees of Kambala must maintain a valid Working With Children Check.</li></ul><p><strong>Through implementing the NSW Child Safe Standards, Kambala commits to the development of work systems, practices, policies, and procedures that promote child protection, safety, and wellbeing within our school.</strong></p><p> </p>