St Andrew's College (Christchurch) · Canterbury
Boarding House Manager – MacGibbon House
SecondaryFull-time, PermanentHousing or relocation help
St Andrew’s College in Christchurch seeks an experienced secondary teacher to manage MacGibbon House, its junior boys’ boarding house. This full-time permanent residential role covers pastoral care, wellbeing, daily operations and staff leadership, with accommodation provided, starting in January 2027. Applicants should include their teaching subjects, registration status and co-curricular strengths.
- MacGibbon House junior boys
- Accommodation provided
- January 2027 start
- Full-time permanent residential role
Closes in 11 days
Applications close 16 Nov 2026, 9am.
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About the role
Manage MacGibbon House for junior boys, overseeing their pastoral care, wellbeing and daily residential life while leading house staff. This is a full-time, permanent residential role with accommodation provided, beginning in January 2027. The position is suited to an experienced secondary teacher who can contribute across academic, pastoral and co-curricular areas.
What they’re looking for
- Experienced secondary school teacher
- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
- Experience working effectively with adolescents
- Ability to build relationships with students, families and colleagues
- Understanding of academic, pastoral and co-curricular school life
- Commitment to young people's development
About the school
St Andrew's College is a secondary school and wharekura in Christchurch with boarding as a central part of college life. The college describes its staff culture as collaborative and supportive, with ongoing professional development.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter to the Director of Boarding, including your specialist subjects, New Zealand registration status and co-curricular strengths. Applications close at 9am on Monday 9 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Other
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“St Andrew's College is recognised for its commitment to providing an outstanding boarding experience where students are supported to thrive academically, socially and personally. Boarding is an integral part of college life, and we seek a highly capable and motivated…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- Private : Fully Registered
- Students
- 1,637
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 347 Papanui Road, Bryndwr, Christchurch
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