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Head of junior secondary school (Y7-10)

Hamilton Christian SchoolSenior Leadership
NZ, New Zealand
Australasia
Full Time
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed30 March 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformInstitution Direct

About This Role

Hamilton Christian School Waikato

Head of junior secondary school (Y7-10)

Area / composite (Years 1–15), Middle leadership

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Listed 4:00 pm 19 December 2025
Closes 4:00pm 10 April 2026
Vacancy reference #: 1HAr5E

Hamilton Christian School is a co-educational Y1–13 state-integrated Christian school with a strong commitment to faith, learning, and community. We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced head of school – junior secondary school to lead this important phase of our school.

As head of the junior secondary school, you will provide strategic and pastoral leadership for approximately 18–20 classes, serving around 400–450 students. You will lead and support a team of committed teachers, with responsibility for curriculum, pedagogy, and pastoral care, while serving as a key point of contact for parents and whānau.

The successful applicant will bring proven leadership experience, strong curriculum and pedagogical knowledge, and a clear vision for supporting students to flourish during their foundational and middle years in a Christian education setting. Experience with effective device integration and team teaching will be an advantage, though not essential.

You will join an established and collaborative senior leadership team and a highly dedicated staff. We are seeking a relational leader with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, a strong work ethic, and a good sense of humour, who is eager to grow and journey with our school community.

As a condition of appointment, the successful candidate must be willing to subscribe to and uphold the special Christian character of Hamilton Christian School.

Applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand, with either an NZ residency or work visa and a current New Zealand teacher registration.

If you are passionate about Christian education and leadership, and believe your skills and experience can contribute to the mission and vision of Hamilton Christian School, we would welcome your application.

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

Download our application form
Head of Junior Secondary School Application v3

Vacancy link:

Vacancy reference #:1HAr5E

Listed 4:00 pm 19 December 2025
Closes 4:00pm 10 April 2026

Hamilton Christian School NZ

School details

Hamilton Christian School

Type: Composite
Authority: State : Integrated
Gender: Co-Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 968
Website:

School number: 451
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Physical address:
4 North City Road, Rototuna North, Hamilton

Postal Address:
4 North City Road RD 1, Hamilton, 3281

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Application Details
Application Deadline
Ongoing
Effective Date of Employment
Immediate / Flexible
Reference ID
AB804BDA