HOD Religious Studies

Diocesan School for Girls; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Access to resources (hard & digital)

Staff fitness centre, pool & physio

On-site staff car parking

Job summary

Diocesan School for Girls in Auckland seeks a dynamic Head of Religious Studies to lead a team of six teachers, oversee curriculum delivery and assessment, and ensure programmes meet national guidelines and school policies.

You will manage staff performance and the faculty budget, drive school-wide goals within the faculty, and report to the Deputy Principal. Start date: Term 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• A registered teacher familiar with the curriculum and NCEA standards.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team, and to allocate and monitor work.
• Clear, confident communicator with strong problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable, collaborative and willing to support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Religious Studies faculty of six teachers, providing professional leadership and targeted support.
• Direct, monitor and evaluate curriculum delivery and assessment, ensuring alignment with national guidelines and school policies.
• Manage staff performance, professional development, the faculty budget and resources.

Skills

Registered teacher

Team leadership

Clear communication

Adaptable & collaborative

Anglican ethos

Passionate about teaching girls

Education

Teaching qualification/Bachelor of Education

Job description

Job Description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Diocesan School for Girls

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

Would you like to work in a supportive school with motivated students, and have the resources you need to bring engaging, thoughtful learning to life?

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 six 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
• Start date: Term 1, 2027

Desired Skills And Experience

Ngā pūkenga me whai: We're looking for someone who is

• 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
• Passionate about teaching young women

Mō Dio: About Dio

Diocesan School for Girls is a place of academic, sporting and cultural excellence. We are a high-performing independent Anglican school with girls who are motivated to learn. Our students have access to state-of-the‑art educational and sporting facilities. Our school is a place of innovation and inspiration, where we help girls develop skills for an ever-changing world.

Our staff have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities as part of our ongoing commitment to continuous learning. We have a positive, supportive culture with people at its heart.

Ngā painga: What we offer

• Competitive remuneration
• Access to a wide range of hard and digital resources
• Access to our fitness centre, pool and physiotherapist services
• Covered on-site staff car parking when available