Director of Religious Studies (1MU)

St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville); Northland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) in Northland seeks a dedicated Director of Religious Studies (1MU) for a full-time permanent appointment. The DRS will provide leadership across the school's Catholic character and oversee the Religious Education curriculum, Our Faith, and Tō Tātou Whakapono, in Year 1–8 settings.

You will collaborate with staff to deliver high-quality Catholic education, engage in governance of RE programs, and contribute to a supportive, faith-centered learning

Qualifications

• Strong, active Catholic faith and commitment to Catholic education.
• Outstanding pedagogical knowledge and a love of teaching.
• Leadership skills to develop and sustain the Catholic curriculum and RE programme.
• Caring, collaborative approach reflecting the nurturing school ethos.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across the school's Catholic character and stewardship of the Religious Education curriculum.
• Guide and support teachers in delivering RE and Our Faith, Tō Tātou Whakapono.

Skills

Active Catholic faith

Pedagogical knowledge

Leadership

Collaborative approach

Education

Teaching qualification

Catholic education experience

Job description

St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) Northland

Director of Religious Studies (1MU)

Full time, Permanent

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Other senior leadership
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
1MU

St Joseph's Catholic School is a close-knit and multi-cultural Catholic state-integrated school (Year 1–8, approx 100 students) set in the heart of rural Northland. We are seeking a passionate, faith-filled Catholic educator to join our supportive community in a permanent position.

The role

This is a full-time classroom teaching position with one management unit for the Director of Religious Studies (DRS). The year level is negotiable and will be matched to the right candidate. As DRS, you will provide leadership across our school's special Catholic character, including stewardship of our Religious Education curriculum, Our Faith, Tō Tātou Whakapono .

You will bring:

• A strong, active Catholic faith and commitment to Catholic education
• Outstanding pedagogical knowledge and a love of teaching
• Leadership skills to develop and sustain our authentic Catholic curriculum and RE programme
• A caring, collaborative approach that reflects our school's nurturing ethos

Essential Condition of Appointment A willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of this appointment.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact us to arrange.

St Joseph's Catholic School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children.

St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)

Physical address:
Charlotte Street, Dargaville