Senior Science Faculty Lead | NZQA Scholarship Excellence

Hamilton Christian School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Christian School in New Zealand is seeking an encouraging, hands-on science faculty leader to guide Years 9–13 and lead the Senior Specialist Sciences team. You will oversee curriculum planning, resources, and academic tracking with a supportive teaching team.

Applicants must be a registered teacher with the NZ Teaching Council and have current NZ work rights; a deep Christian faith and a heart for staff wellbeing and student engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching senior students to NZQA Scholarship level.
• Experience teaching Year 12 and 13 chemistry and physics is an advantage.
• Strong leadership to oversee department operations, lab safety, and NCEA moderation.
• Knowledge of Te Mātaiaho / NZ Curriculum and lab safety guidelines.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing, student engagement and a team culture rooted in Christian values.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum planning, resource management, and academic tracking across Junior Science and Senior Specialist Sciences.
• Oversee day-to-day department operations, lab safety, and NCEA moderation.
• Support staff wellbeing and student engagement within a Christian learning community.

Skills

Leadership

Science teaching

Curriculum planning

Student engagement

Education

Registered teacher

NZ Teaching Council registration

Job description

Hamilton Christian School in New Zealand is seeking an encouraging, hands-on science faculty leader to guide Years 9–13 and lead the Senior Specialist Sciences team. You will oversee curriculum planning, resources, and academic tracking with a supportive teaching team.

Applicants must be a registered teacher with the NZ Teaching Council and have current NZ work rights; a deep Christian faith and a heart for staff wellbeing and student engagement are essential.