As part of St Andrew’s Cathedral School, joining Gawura School means becoming part of a purpose-driven, collaborative and high-performing community, where both teaching staff and professional and operational staff are known for their warmth, expertise, commitment to educational excellence, and restoration.
Gawura School has a unique model of First Nations education: our faith in Jesus Christ, His mission and His work motivates us to seek unity and create a gracious space where we meet each other in difference, finding transformation and healing through everyday encounters.
We seek highly engaged, expert, culturally responsive staff who believe in the importance of relationships to a student’s education and who are passionate about developing partnerships with parents. Our highly relational teachers, mentors, and Elders are invested in students accessing First Nations knowledges, embracing their proud history and culture, and understanding the fullness of who they are.
Staff need to understand First Nations cultures and the unique challenges First Nations children and families experience, and work closely with Elders and mentors in a community based on trust and high expectations, in order to support each student’s academic growth, confidence and identity.
We ‘bridge worlds’ between faith and culture, between ancient wisdom and contemporary learning, providing an exceptional, culturally responsive education for First Nations children in a nurturing, values-driven environment.
We ‘build futures’ by celebrating the cultural identities of First Nations students as a vital source of strength, resilience and connection. Our teachers and staff value each student as unique, loved by their Creator God, and infinitely precious.
We welcome staff of First Nations heritage and culturally responsive staff who can support students to embrace their God-given gifts and cultural assets, find their voice and individual strengths and passions, and who can support students to create pathways for further education and employment.
We value educators and professionals who are deeply committed to:
- an authentic Christian faith that is engaging, relational and outward looking, and motivated by peacekeeping and justice, seeks to build genuine restoration for First Nations peoples
- culturally responsive teaching and learning
- building strong partnerships with families and community
- developing trusting relationships based on deep care and supporting the holistic development of every student
- contributing to a professional, collaborative and reflective staff culture
A values-led environment
Our work is grounded in the Christian ethos of St Andrew’s Cathedral School and Gawura School, where education extends beyond the classroom to nurture the intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual growth of each student. Our staff are committed to truth-telling as part of the important work of restoration.
We seek staff who are aligned with our Enduring Purpose and Vision and who are motivated to contribute to a school culture shaped by purpose, integrity, excellence and care.
Professional growth and care
We are a rich, professional learning community committed to developing our people.
Staff at Gawura School benefit from:
- ongoing, exceptional quality professional learning and mentoring
- structured appraisal and career development pathways
- collaboration with experienced educators and learning specialists
- opportunities to contribute to innovative, research-informed practice
Our broader school community fosters a culture where staff are supported, known and valued, with strong engagement and wellbeing at its core.
Staff benefits
The benefits of working at Gawura School are numerous. There are weekly professional development sessions as well as financial benefits such as salary sacrificing and packaging.
We have a diverse range of facilities available for staff to use, including our Kirrikee Outdoor Education Centre, located in the Southern Highlands, and a fully equipped weights and gym room. Our Fitness Supervisor is able to design a personal fitness programme for staff members.
Development opportunities include:
- Staff mentoring and buddy system for new staff
- Collaborative Learning Inquiry Teams
- Professional Development seminars for teaching staff – weekly during term
- Teacher Accreditation support
- Post-graduate study support
- Invitations to attend regular seminars and keynote addresses by leading educators and other relevant speakers
- School-provided laptop/iPad
- Access to School Library resources including books and DVDs
Health and wellbeing related initiatives:
- Access to a modern gym with strength and conditioning programming expertise
- Free flu vaccinations
- End of term social function, hosted by the Head of School
Financial and related benefits:
- Annual staff research scholarships
- Salary packaging as an FBT rebatable employer
- Superannuation and financial planning seminars
- Generous Long Service Leave entitlements
- 17.5% annual leave loading
Tertiary Intern Programme
The St Andrew’s Cathedral School Tertiary Intern Programme provides final year tertiary education students with the opportunity to gain paid, one day per week experience in a dynamic K–12 Christian school.
- Interns work alongside expert teachers, supported by a dedicated Mentor Teacher, and are immersed in high quality classroom practice, co-curricular learning and professional development.
- Designed to complement final year study, the programme offers a rich and supportive introduction to teaching within a collaborative, reflective and purpose driven school community.
St Andrew’s Cathedral School and Gawura School warmly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander final year tertiary education students to apply.
We value the unique perspectives First Nations peoples bring to education and are committed to fostering inclusive, culturally respectful pathways into the teaching profession.
Applications open in August for the following year. For more information, email QTT@sacs.nsw.edu.au
We warmly welcome applications from:
- educators and professionals of First Nations heritage; and
- culturally responsive staff who are passionate about equity, justice and wholistic education, and who can support students to embrace their God-given gifts and cultural assets, find their voice, and create pathways for future learning and employment.
Child safety and wellbeing
The safety and wellbeing of students is our highest priority. All staff are expected to actively contribute to a child safe environment, supported by comprehensive policies, training, and shared responsibility across the school community.
Join us
If you are aligned with our Enduring Purpose and Vision and motivated to contribute to a school culture shaped by faith, integrity, care and excellence, we would love to hear from you.