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TiC of Christian Living and Biblical Literacy
Hamilton Christian School
Full time, PermanentArea / composite (Years 1–15), Middle leadership
Listed 28 Aug 2026 · Closes 18 Sept 2026
About the role
Due to ongoing roll growth, we have a number of exciting new teaching and leadership roles available. We are seeking an inspiring, biblically grounded educator to step into the role of teacher in charge – Christian living and bible literacy across Years 9–13. The applicant must have a heart for discipling young people, a deep love for God’s Word, and the leadership capacity to design a rich, engaging curriculum.
Hamilton Christian School is a composite Christian school dedicated to offering rich learning grounded in a Biblical worldview. We pride ourselves on a warm, supportive staff community where teachers and ākonga are encouraged to live out our motto: Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God.
What we are looking for:
A vibrant personal Christian faith, sound theological understanding, and a deep love for Scripture. Proven teaching experience with secondary students and designing engaging, age-appropriate Bible classes that foster critical thinking, deep theological understanding and practical application, as well as foster a curiosity for the Bible. Strong skills in curriculum design, creating engaging Christian Living and Bible Literacy programmes suited to Kiwi teenagers. Ability to support and equip colleagues who teach Christian Living modules. Excellent communication, strong organisation, and a collaborative spirit.
You will lead the scope, sequence, and resourcing of our Christian Living curriculum, helping students explore the Bible for themselves, handle big life questions, and put faith into action.
A willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the Special Character of the school is a condition of appointment.
Applicants must be NZ-registered teachers with current NZ work rights.
Learning-area tags: English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
How to apply
Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to: Barbara Haefele 1 Micah Place, Rototuna North, Hamilton, 3210 vacancies@hamiltonchristian.school.nz 07 854 0010
Official Gazette listing ↗School details
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State : Integrated
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Roll
- 981
- School number
- 451
- Address
- 4 North City Road, Rototuna North, Hamilton