Director of religious studies – Special Character Position (Clause 47(b)

Sacred Heart College (Napier) Hawke's Bay

Director of religious studies – Special Character Position (Clause 47(b))

Full time, Permanent

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Other senior leadership

Subjects covered :

English

Health and physical education

Learning languages

Mathematics and statistics

Science

Social sciences

Technology

Te reo Māori

The arts

3MU + 1MMA

Sacred Heart College is a state integrated Catholic secondary school for Y9–13, located in the beautiful Hawke's Bay.

We are seeking a faith-filled innovative and dynamic director of religious studies (DRS) with a passion for teaching Tō Tātou Whakapono – Our Faith and an ability to lead the spiritual and religious instruction of our school community. The successful candidate will be future-focused and able to lead in a collaborative team environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a progressive and innovative leader to enhance the Special Character of our school.

This is a full-time permanent position. Position to commence 28 January 2026 .

As the DRS you will be expected to ‘give guidance and provide effective leadership in religious education and observances throughout the school.’

This is a special character position which means, a willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of appointment.

Your application must be accompanied by a CI 47 Form to indicate relevant qualifications and experience related to Catholic Special Character. The form must include three character referees.

The completed application form, CI 47 Form (Special Character position), cover letter, and CV should be forwarded to

Physical address :

12 Convent Road, Napier

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