Teacher in Charge, Religious Education

Queen Margaret College; Wellington; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive culture

Safer recruitment & safety checks

Job summary

Queen Margaret College in Wellington seeks an experienced educator to lead Religious Education across the College. You will provide curriculum leadership and deliver a rich, academically rigorous programme that reflects our Presbyterian values, encouraging critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and thoughtful reflection on faith, ethics, and belief.

You will teach Middle and Senior School Religious Education, work collaboratively with staff to promote our Presbyterian ethos, and uphold

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a similar role.
• A valid New Zealand Registered Teaching Certificate.
• Willing to lift barriers to diversity and inclusiveness.
• An enthusiasm for learning and high expectations of staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead Religious Education across the College with curriculum leadership.
• Teach Middle and Senior School Religious Education.
• Foster critical thinking, intercultural understanding and thoughtful reflection on faith, ethics and belief.
• Collaborate with staff to promote and strengthen the College's Presbyterian values.

Skills

Leadership

Diversity & inclusion

Education

New Zealand Registered Teaching Certificate

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Middle leadership

Social sciences

QMC is Wellington’s leading independent school for girls and young women providing modern a boarding experience and a co-educational Preschool. Located in the heart of our vibrant capital, we’re a modern, inclusive, and forward-thinking community that welcomes students and staff from all backgrounds. We’re proud of our values-driven culture that nurtures individual and collective hauora, and we’re committed to empowering every learner to thrive. Our Presbyterian school,welcomes students from all cultures and faiths whilst support the Special Character of our college.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate educator to lead Religious Education across the College. TiC of Religious Education, you will provide curriculum leadership, ensuring a rich, engaging, and academically rigorous programme that reflects our Presbyterian values. Our special character is not an abstract concept, but a lived reality that shapes our everyday practices. From our curriculum to our community service initiatives, our Christian ethos is evident.

You’ll teach a combination of Middle and SeniorSchoolReligious Education, fostering critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and thoughtful reflection on matters of faith, ethics, and belief. You will work collaboratively with staff to promote and strengthen the College's Presbyterian values.

• An enthusiasm for learning and high expectations of staff and students
• Willing to lift barriers to diversity and inclusiveness
• Proven leadership experience in a similar role
• A valid New Zealand Registered Teaching Certificate

Ngā whakareinga | What we offer

• Access to a wide range of professional development opportunities as part of our ongoing commitment to continuous learning and development.
• We have a positive, supportive culture with people at its heart.
• We operate safer recruitment practices and undertake rigorous screening and safety checking processes for all roles that involve contact with children.

To be considered for this role you must be able to live and work in Aotearoa.