Secondary History and Biblical Studies Teacher (Tagged)

Kaikohe Christian School; Maungatapere; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaikohe Christian School invites applications for a head of department in history and biblical studies, to teach Years 10 to 13 beginning term 1, 2027. The role requires active participation in religious instruction aligned with the school’s special character and values.

Successful candidates will lead a team, develop an engaging syllabus, and integrate local histories and diverse perspectives while upholding high standards of assessment and student growth.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership capability or readiness to step into a middle management role.
• Deep subject matter expertise in history and Biblical studies.
• Knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum, NCEA alignment, and current assessment practices.
• Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
• Applicants must be registered teachers with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Leading and inspiring a dedicated team of educators across both disciplines.
• Designing and delivering an engaging, culturally responsive curriculum from Year 10 to NCEA Level 3 / Scholarship.
• Integrating local histories and diverse perspectives within the history framework.
• Fostering a deep, critical, and respectful understanding of Biblical texts and theology.

Skills

Leadership

History

Biblical studies

Curriculum design

Communication

Education

Registered teacher NZ

Job description

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, visionary, and student-centered leaders to join our vibrant humanities and religious education faculties as head of department (HoD) for history and biblical studies. This is position is to teach Years 10 to 13, starting term 1, 2027.

A willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school shall be a condition of appointment. The successful applicant will be required to accept the schedule of expectations and maintain the special character of the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• leading and inspiring a dedicated team of educators across both disciplines
• designing and delivering an engaging, culturally responsive curriculum from Year 10 to NCEA Level 3 / Scholarship
• Integrating local histories and diverse perspectives within the history framework
• fostering a deep, critical, and respectful understanding of Biblical texts and theology, firmly rooted in our school's special character.

The successful applicant will have:

• proven leadership capability or readiness to step into a middle management role
• deep subject matter expertise in both history and Biblical studies
• detailed knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum, NCEA alignment, and current assessment practices
• excellent communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills.

Applicants must be registered teachers with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.