Head of Department Life and Faith

Applications close: 1 day ago - 16/10/2026.

Wesley College is a Year 9 to 13 state-integrated, co-educational school with a proud Methodist Special Character. We are Christian in practice and Methodist in ethos, with a strong commitment to faith, learning, service and the wellbeing of our rangatahi. Our Kairangi Values of Responsibility, Family, Excellence and Respect underpin College life. As a school of the Methodist Church of New Zealand, we embrace the Church’s bicultural journey and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We seek to nurture a community where Maaori and all cultures are valued, mana is upheld, and young people are formed as leaders who serve God and others with humility, courage and compassion.

We seek a registered, experienced, passionate and forward-thinking curriculum leader to lead our Life and Faith Department. This is an exciting opportunity to shape high-quality Religious Education and contribute meaningfully to the Christian and Methodist life of Wesley College.

Key responsibilities include:

• leading high-quality, engaging life and faith teaching and learning across Years 9 to 13
• working collaboratively with the College Chaplain and college leaders to strengthen our Christian Special Character and Methodist ethos
• inspiring and supporting teachers within the department, fostering a collaborative, well-organised teaching environment
• creating opportunities for rangatahi to explore faith, values, ethics, service and social justice in inclusive and thought-provoking ways
• strong curriculum knowledge and the ability to lead and develop others
• experience with NCEA assessment, moderation and curriculum development is important
• previous middle-leadership experience is desirable.

A willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the college is a condition of appointment. While not a tagged position, the Head of Life and Faith plays an important role in supporting the spiritual and special character life of the college.

Terms and conditions, including salary, are in accordance with the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement and will reflect qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to: 

Charlotte Saunders, Deputy Principal
[email protected]
09 237 0224

Download our application form:
Application for Employment

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