Vacancies

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, curriculum-focused New Zealand registered teacher equipped with the pastoral care and classroom management skills required to enable Year 7-9 students to achieve to the best of their ability, especially in English - knowledge and experience of structural literacy will be an advantage. You will join our team for a fixed-term position, covering a vacant position until a recruitment process is completed. The position will commence on 20 July 2026 and finish on 10 December 2026.

Our Special Character

Our staff are committed followers of Jesus who value teamwork, cultivate a strong whānau atmosphere, and intentionally develop student character. As a state-integrated school, the successful candidate will:

• Clearly articulate how to immerse students in a Biblical worldview mainly through teaching Year 7-9 English.
• Support the belief that a Christian school is a place where students learn to live in community as taught in the Scriptures.
• Have a willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the school as a condition of appointment. Staff members are expected to maintain and preserve the special character of the school as a condition of employment. 

Who We Are Looking For

• Curriculum Experts: Strong in teaching and pedagogical knowledge, particularly for the intermediate year levels.
• Relational Leaders: Passionate about pastoral care and inspiring young people to strive for excellence.
• Digitally Literate: Able to integrate modern learning tools effectively into the English and other curriculum areas.
• Community Minded: Eager to contribute to the "family" feel of our school.

To Apply

Candidates are warmly encouraged to arrange an informal visit to experience our school culture firsthand.

Please email the name and contact details of:

• a pastoral referee,
• a friend who can comment on your walk with God, and
• two professional referees (a colleague and a current supervisor) with 
• your cover letter and CV to Barend Blom, principal@renew.school.nz.

A teacher job description is available here.

Additional curriculum expectations are available here.

Education Gazette: https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HAsc6-intermediate-year-7-9-teacher-fixed-term/

Closing Date and Time: 12 June 2026, 12 pm

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, curriculum-focused educator to join our team as secondary English teacher with a start date no later than the beginning of 2027. As an Area School, we offer a unique opportunity to work across various year levels, with a focus on delivering the NCEA framework (up to Level 3).

For candidates with exceptional leadership experience and a vision for the learning area, a Head of Department (HOD) position is available (1 MU).

Our Special Character

Our staff are committed followers of Jesus who value teamwork, cultivate a strong whānau atmosphere, and intentionally develop student character. As a state-integrated school, the successful candidate will:

• Clearly articulate how to immerse students in a Biblical worldview through teaching English.
• Support the belief that a Christian school is a place where students learn to live in community as taught in the Scriptures.
• Have a willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the School as a condition of appointment. Staff members are expected to maintain and preserve the special character of the school as a condition of employment. 

Who We Are Looking For

• Curriculum Experts: Strong in teaching and pedagogical knowledge, particularly within the NCEA framework.
• Relational Leaders: Passionate about pastoral care and inspiring young people to strive for excellence.
• Digitally Literate: Able to integrate modern learning tools effectively into English curriculum.
• Community Minded: Eager to contribute to the "family" feel of our school.

To Apply

Candidates are warmly encouraged to arrange an informal visit to experience our school culture firsthand.

Please email the name and contact details of:

1. a pastoral referee,
2. a friend who can comment on your walk with God, and
3. two professional referees (a colleague and a supervisor) with
4. your cover letter and
5. CV

to Barend Blom, principal@renew.school.nz.

• A teacher job description is available here. Please note this job description is written as if a candidate has the experience and qualifications to be appointed as head of learning area.
• The head of learning area (HOLA) job description is available here.

The vacancy can also be found in the Education Gazette.

Renew School is looking for followers of Jesus who are self-motivated, and have proven skills and experience for the available roles / vacancies.

Hours of Work: Will depend on the advertised role

Remuneration: Negotiable as per the relevant collective agreement

Specifically:

• The candidate will maintain a commitment to support the purpose and Special Character of Renew School

Functional relationships with: 

• Principal and/or delegate

Responsibilities: 

• Depend on the advertised role

If you are interested in applying for a position at Renew School, please email the principal a cover letter that explains why you want to work at Renew School, your CV, and the name and contact details of

1. your pastor/minister,
2. a friend who can comment on your walk with God, and
3. a professional referee (principal / senior leader).

Please submit your cover letter, references, and CV to the principal, Barend Blom (principal@renew.school.nz).

Typical employment process:

• Candidates shortlisted
• Interviews
• Appointment made