Head Of Faculty Religious Studies

Diocesan School For Girls; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocesan School For Girls in Auckland is seeking a dynamic religious studies leader to head the RS faculty. You will guide a team of six teachers, oversee curriculum design, assessment, and alignment with NCEA standards, and manage performance, professional development, and resources.

You will report to the deputy principal and contribute to the school's Anglican special character and broader educational goals. Strong communication, collaboration, and a commitment to inclusion are essential.

Qualifications

• Lead the Religious Studies faculty, providing professional leadership and targeted support to a team of 6 teachers.
• Direct, monitor and evaluate the delivery and assessment of the curriculum, ensuring programmes meet student needs and align with national guidelines.
• Manage staff performance and professional development, the faculty budget and resources.

Responsibilities

• Oversee curriculum delivery and assessment to meet NCEA standards.
• Support and develop teaching staff and monitor performance.
• Report to the deputy principal and contribute to school-wide goals within the faculty.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Curriculum delivery

Communication

Interpersonal skills

NCEA knowledge

Education

Registered teacher (NZ)

Job description

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About the role

Are you an inspiring religious studies teacher ready to lead a faculty?

We strongly believe that behind every great school is a great team of people, and we'd love you to join ours. Religious studies is central to our Anglican special character. It helps our students explore faith, ethics and meaning, and the big questions that shape their world.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

• Lead the Religious Studies faculty, providing professional leadership and targeted support to a team of 6 teachers.
• Direct, monitor and evaluate the delivery and assessment of the curriculum, making sure programmes meet the needs of our students and comply with national guidelines and school policies.
• Manage staff performance and professional development, the faculty budget and resources.
• Drive school-wide goals within the faculty and contribute to professional debate within and beyond the school.
• Report to the deputy principal
• a registered teacher, familiar with the curriculum and NCEA standards
• able to motivate and lead a team, and to allocate and monitor work
• a clear, confident communicator and a strong problem solver
• adaptable, collaborative and willing to help others
• committed to the school's vision and Anglican special character

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts