St Peter's College (Palmerston North) · Manawatu/Whanganui
Head of Department Religious Education
SecondaryFull-time, Permanent
St Peter’s College in Palmerston North seeks a full-time, permanent head of department for religious education across Years 7–13, starting at the beginning of Term 1, 2027. The role leads curriculum, pedagogy and department management in the college’s Catholic special character, with 2 management units and 1 management allowance; applicants must support and participate in Catholic religious instruction.
- Religious education leadership across Years 7–13
- Full-time permanent position
- Starts Term 1, 2027
- 2 MU and 1 MMA
Closes in 18 days
Applications close 23 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent head of department role leading religious education across Years 7 to 13. The position includes curriculum and teaching leadership, department organisation, support for kaiako, and collaboration with the director of religious studies on the college’s Catholic character. It begins at the start of Term 1, 2027, and includes 2 management units and 1 management allowance.
What they’re looking for
- Experienced secondary practitioner with strong curriculum knowledge
- Ability to lead and develop religious education programmes
- Effective organisation, planning, and departmental leadership
- Strong relationships with students, staff, and whānau
- Commitment to Catholic character and religious instruction
- Capacity to support independent, values-driven learners
About the school
St Peter’s College is an integrated, co-educational Catholic school for Years 7 to 13 in Palmerston North. Its special character centres on Catholic faith, Gospel values, and partnerships between ākonga, kaiako, and whānau.
How to apply
Send a CV and cover letter by email to the school office. Applications close on 23 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 2 Management Units (2 MU) + 1 Management Allowance (1 MMA).
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Starting at the beginning of term 1, 2027. St Peter’s College is a Year 7 to 13 integrated, co-educational school with a rich Catholic special character. Our vision is to celebrate being a Catholic faith community where ākonga, kaiako, and…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- State : Integrated
- Students
- 782
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Holdsworth Avenue, Milson, Palmerston North
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