Hi JP …and welcome!
You are correct …faith based schools (like churches I suppose) are very different from each other and this could change depending on the leadership and board. I was heavily involved in Christian schools for many years. I chose to resign.
I felt that I needed to find a safe space for me. Not that I did not love my school, colleagues, boss or the parents …I realized that the more I wanted to live authentically (even something as simple as talking about a new cafe my partner and I found on the weekend!?) …it became more difficult and disappointing.
Although my boss is very loving and supportive of me, the school board did not necessarily think that a gay head teacher was part of their vision for the school at the time. Regardless, while religious organisations, including faith schools, are exempt from the Anti-discrimination Act, I felt that my position at this great school was no longer tenable.
For more on my story, starting with my coming out speech to my staff during my last days at the college, look for the thread "The death of Alex" in 'Telling Our Stories' forum.
http://www.freedom2b.org/forums/…the-death-of-alex…-t9/
Good luck! 🙂
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