Christian Education Teacher

Dilworth School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver benefits

Staff meals

Insurance

Term breaks

Job summary

Dilworth School in Auckland invites applications for a 0.5 Christian Education Teacher starting January 2027. The successful candidate will be based at the senior campus in Epsom and the junior campus in Remuera, teaching Years 7–13.

We seek a qualified teacher with formal theological training and an active New Zealand Practising Certificate who will teach orthodox Christian belief and practice, inspire theological curiosity, and uphold the school's Anglican special character.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification and NZ Practising Certificate.
• Proven experience teaching Christian Education from Year 7 to 13.
• Strong subject knowledge and engaging teaching style.
• Commitment to the school's special character and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Christian Education to Years 7–13 with orthodox beliefs and practices.
• Inspire theological curiosity among students.
• Foster thoughtful engagement with faith and Anglican tradition.
• Align teaching with the school's special character.

Skills

Teaching

NZ Practising Certificate

Engaging teaching style

Commitment to learning

Anglican tradition knowledge

Education

Teaching qualification

Theological training

Job description

About Dilworth School

Dilworth School is an independent boarding school for young men (Years 7 to 13) in Auckland, providing a fully funded wraparound education grounded in Anglican tradition. Founded in 1906, students achieve exceptional NCEA results and excel in sports, music, and outdoor education. Dilworth is a child-safe organisation, accredited through the Australian Childhood Foundation.

The school is seeking to fill a 0.5 position as a Christian Education Teacher. The successful candidate would start in January 2027 and is based at the senior campus in Epsom and the junior campus in Remuera. They can be teaching Years 7 to 13.

We are seeking a qualified teacher with formal theological training and a strong commitment to the Anglican tradition. The successful candidate will teach orthodox Christian belief and practice, inspire theological curiosity, and foster thoughtful engagement with matters of faith.

Role requirements

• Teaching qualification and active New Zealand Practising Certificate.
• Proven experience teaching Christian Education from Year 7 to 13.
• Deep subject knowledge and an engaging, challenging teaching style.
• Commitment to continuous learning and the school's special character.

Why join us?

• Impact and culture – work in a school where Christian values are deeply embedded, making a genuine difference in the lives of young men.
• Supportive environment – benefit from a well-resourced department and reasonable class sizes.
• Competitive package – enjoy private school term breaks, competitive remuneration, insurance, KiwiSaver benefits, and staff meals.

A commitment to the life and special character of the school is a condition of employment.