Secondary History and Biblical Studies Teacher (Tagged)

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

Job summary

Kaikohe Christian School invites applications for a Head of Department to lead History and Biblical Studies for Years 10–13, commencing Term 1, 2027. The role requires a registered teacher and a strong leadership profile, with a focus on a culturally responsive curriculum.

Successful applicants will steer teaching teams, align assessment practices with NZ Curriculum/NCEA, and uphold the school’s special character in biblical instruction within a dynamic learning community.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered teacher with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Proven leadership and middle-management readiness.
• Deep knowledge of NZ Curriculum and NCEA assessment practices.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire educators across history and biblical studies.
• Design and deliver a culturally responsive curriculum from Year 10 to NCEA Level 3/Scholarship.
• Integrate local histories and diverse perspectives within the history framework.
• Foster a deep, critical, and respectful understanding of Biblical texts and theology in line with the school's character.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Communication

Team management

Education

Registered teacher NZ

Job description

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About the role

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.

Role Certificated teacher

Sector Area / composite (Years 1–15)

Position Full-time, Permanent

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