Diocesan School For Girls · Auckland
Head of Faculty Religious Studies
SecondaryFull-time, Permanent
Diocesan School for Girls in Auckland is seeking a full-time, permanent Head of Faculty for Religious Studies across Years 7–15. Starting in Term 1, 2027, the role leads six teachers, oversees curriculum and assessment, manages faculty development and resources, and supports the school’s Anglican special character. The position carries a 4MU allowance and reports to the deputy principal.
- Leads a six-teacher Religious Studies faculty
- Secondary Years 7–15 / wharekura setting
- Start date: Term 1, 2027
- 4MU allowance
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Lead Religious Studies across Years 7–15 and provide professional direction to six teachers. The role covers curriculum delivery, assessment, staff development, performance, budgets and resources, with reporting to the deputy principal. This is a full-time permanent position starting in Term 1, 2027, with a 4MU allowance.
What they’re looking for
- Registered teacher with knowledge of the curriculum and NCEA standards
- Able to lead, motivate and oversee a teaching team
- Clear communicator and effective problem solver
- Adaptable and collaborative, with a willingness to support colleagues
- Committed to the school’s vision and Anglican special character
- Committed to teaching young women
About the school
Diocesan School for Girls is an Auckland secondary school for Years 7–15. Religious Studies supports the school’s Anglican special character and explores faith, ethics, meaning and significant questions.
How to apply
Apply online through the school website. Contact the recruitment team for further information; applications close on 20 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Middle leadership
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 4MU
- Listed
- 4 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you an inspiring religious studies teacher ready to lead a faculty? We strongly believe that behind every great school is a great team of people, and we'd love you to join ours. Religious studies is central to our Anglican…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- Private : Fully Registered
- Students
- 1,731
- Gender
- Girls School
- Address
- Clyde Street, Epsom, Auckland
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