Religious Education Teacher – Special Character Position (Clause 47(C)

Sacred Heart College (Napier); Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart College (Napier) in Hawke's Bay invites applications for a Religious Education Teacher to lead teaching of Tō Tātou Whakapono – Our Faith. This faith-filled role requires collaboration within a Catholic school community and a commitment to the Special Character ethos.

The successful candidate will contribute to liturgies, Catholic Character activities, and staff development aligned with the school's Catholic Character Committee. The appointment commences on 28 January 2027.

Job description

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About the role

Sacred Heart College is a State Integrated Catholic Secondary School for Years 9-13,locatedin the beautiful Hawke’s Bay.We are seeking a faith-filled innovative and dynamic Religious Education Teacher with a passion for teaching Tō Tātou Whakapono – Our Faith. The successful candidate will be future-focused and able to work in a collaborative team environment.

This position commences on 28 January 2027.

As this is a Special Character position, a willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the Special Character of the school is a condition of appointment.

A teacher in a Special Character position represents the Catholic community and is expected to be actively involved in building the Catholic Character of the school. This will include supporting Catholic Character activities, helping in the preparation of liturgies or similar activities, assisting with staff development in the area of Catholic Character, and being part of the school’s Catholic Character Committee.