School Chaplain
Full-time Position
Experienced or graduate teachers are encouraged to apply for this role
The successful candidate will be able to teach Christian Studies across the Primary and Secondary Years, lead chapel services and facilitate our Christian youth groups within SGS.
Scone Grammar School (SGS) is an Anglican Co-Educational School for positive, flourishing learners from Preschool to Year 12. Based in the Upper Hunter and part of Newcastle Anglican, our Christian faith and values lay a safe, caring foundation.
We have wonderful teams, a caring and striving SGS Community, and we place an emphasis on fostering a positive culture not only for our students, but our staff as well. We also value internal progression and career development.
What are the benefits?
Our team are the heart of what we do here at Scone Grammar School and Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation. As a part of our organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:
Generous salary and salary packaging options
Career and professional development opportunities
The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team
The opportunity to make a significant difference in our students’ futures
Access to Fitness Passport via Association of Independent Schools NSW
14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave
Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
Up to 40% off school fees at Newcastle Anglican Schools
Skills and Abilities:
An ability to teach Christian Studies across Primary and Secondary Years
An ability to plan, prepare and deliver quality learning experiences
Build strong positive relationships with members of the school community including employees, students and parents.
An ability to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment to engage and support diverse students.
An ability to create dynamic and engaging programs that include a multitude of ICT opportunities for student learning.
Essential Criteria
A Bachelor of Theology and/or Education OR Advanced Diploma in Theology or Ministry
Valid teaching accreditation and registration. (If applicable)
A deep passion for the gospel of Jesus Christ and the emerging generation
Experience in dynamic church and school-based ministry to children and families.
Willingness to participate in co-curricular activities, school decision making processes and professional development.
Desire to work as part of a team, both within school and with the local parish to expand opportunities for students to grow their faith.
Capacity and experience in teaching Christian Studies.
Commitment to the education and wellbeing of young people.
The successful applicant will possess or willingness to obtain the following: NSW Working with Children Check, National Criminal History Check (Newcastle Anglican will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes) and will be committed to our school values and proactively contribute to our SGS team.
Applicants will be screened for appropriate child protection purposes as we are a Child Safe School.
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Who we are?
Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au.
For further information and to obtain a copy of the full position description, please email our Talent Team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation supports the rights of children and young people.
