Villa Maria College · Canterbury
Religious Education Teacher
SecondaryFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Villa Maria College in Canterbury seeks a full-time, permanent Religious Education teacher for Years 9 to 13, with supporting subjects also required. The role is based in a Catholic girls’ school within a well-resourced social science department and may include pastoral care across year levels. New Zealand registered beginning teachers are welcome to apply.
- Religious Education for Years 9–13
- Full-time, permanent position
- Catholic girls’ school with Mercy charism
- Beginning teachers welcome
Closes in 13 days
Applications close 18 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Teach religious education and supporting subjects across Years 9 to 13 in a full-time, permanent role. You will work within the social science department and may provide pastoral care for students across year levels. Beginning teachers are welcome to apply.
What they’re looking for
- New Zealand registered teacher
- Ability to teach religious education
- Ability to teach supporting subjects
- Positive and enthusiastic approach
- Expertise relevant to social sciences
About the school
Villa Maria College is a Catholic girls’ school for Years 7 to 13 in Canterbury. It has a Mercy charism, a strong academic reputation, and a mission centred on Gospel values, lifelong learning, and service.
How to apply
Apply by email with a CV and cover letter. Applications close on 18 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Social sciences, Technology, The arts
- Listed
- 4 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Ability to teach religious education with supporting subjects to Year 9 to Year 13. You will join a well-resourced social science department where you will be valued for your expertise and passion. You could also be responsible for the pastoral…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- State : Integrated
- Students
- 821
- Gender
- Girls School
- Address
- 21 Peer Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
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