Faculty Leader - Humanities

Hamilton Christian School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Christian School in the Waikato region seeks an encouraging, relational Christ-centred Faculty Leader - Humanities for Years 9-13. You will guide teaching across social studies, history, geography, and commerce, upholding a Biblical worldview and high academic standards in a Christ-centred environment.

The role oversees day-to-day humanities department operations, curriculum planning, NCEA moderation, and extension work, working with a supportive team dedicated to student wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Vibrant personal Christian faith and commitment to school character.
• Proven teaching experience in the social sciences across Years 9-13.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience teaching NCEA Level 3 within a Humanities subject.
• Experience teaching NZQA Scholarship in Humanities is a distinct advantage.
• Excellent communication, strong organisation, and a heart for supporting staff wellbeing and student achievement, fostering a team culture rooted in Christian values.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day humanities department operations.
• Curriculum planning and NCEA moderation.
• Extension work and collaboration with a friendly, dedicated team.

Skills

Christian faith

Social sciences teaching

NCEA Level 3 experience

NZQA Scholarship experience

Communication & teamwork

Education

NZ teaching registration

Job description

Area / composite (Years 1-15), Middle leadership
English
2MU and 1MMA

Due to ongoing roll growth, we have a number of exciting new teaching and leadership roles available. We are looking for an encouraging, relational Christ-centred Faculty Leader - Humanities to guide our teaching team across social studies, history, geography, and commerce for Years 9-13. Our programmes integrate high academic standards with a supportive, faith-centered environment where every student is valued as a unique creation of God.

Hamilton Christian School is a composite Christian school committed to offering rich, engaging learning grounded in a Biblical worldview. We pride ourselves on a warm, supportive staff community where teachers and ākonga are valued and supported to do their best.

What we are looking for:

• A vibrant personal Christian faith and a genuine desire to uphold our school's special character.
• Proven teaching experience in the social sciences across Years 9-13.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience teaching NCEA Level 3 within a Humanities subject.
• Experience teaching NZQA Scholarship in Humanities is a distinct advantage.
• Excellent communication, strong organisation, and a heart for supporting staff wellbeing and student achievement, encouraging a team culture rooted in Christian values, biblical truth, and genuine care for one another.

You will oversee day-to-day department operations, curriculum planning, NCEA moderation, and extension work, working alongside a friendly, dedicated team.

Applicants must be NZ-registered teachers with current NZ work rights.