The Opportunities

We have two lecturing and leadership opportunities available within our Education team, one in Auckland and the other in Christchurch, for training high-quality, innovative, passionate teachers. You will be joining us in an exciting season of growth, as we are experiencing significant increases in students enrolled in our education programmes from a ‘2025 Zero Tuition Fees’ campaign.

Our ideal applicants will be people who have recent teaching experience in secondary or Initial Teacher Education in New Zealand, alongside experience in mentoring and developing student teachers and/or beginning teachers and understanding their needs.  You will also be looking to join a team who combine a strong sense of mission with the academic mind and educational heart of a Christian College.

For the Christchurch position, we are looking for an individual to lead the Christchurch based Education team alongside lecturing. For the Auckland position, we are looking for an individual to take up a 2IC leadership role supporting the Head of School. Successful applicants would ideally be available to commence by the beginning of July 2025.

You will bring the following skillsets:

Required:

• Proven excellence in teaching
• Experience in leadership roles, with proven ability in building and developing collaborative and high performing teams.
• Knowledge and demonstration of Aotearoa New Zealand Teaching Council Code and Standards and the Aotearoa New Zealand curriculum
• Commitment to mentoring students and providing an appropriate level of pastoral care
• Commitment to culturally responsive approaches to learning and support
• Understanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, particularly as it pertains to education
• Experience and exposure to e-Learning pedagogies and technologies
• Active involvement in a local Christian community of faith and in Christian initiatives in the wider community
• Competence in reo me ona tikanga Māori

Advantageous:

• A postgraduate qualification and active research plan would be advantageous and/or a demonstrated commitment to professional growth
• Relevant experience for teaching into or supporting our other programmes (Counselling & Theology) would be advantageous.

You will report to the Head of School - Education, and will work closely alongside the other Education Lecturers on our Christchurch and Auckland campuses. Travel between our campuses may be required periodically. 

About Us

Laidlaw College is the largest tertiary-level Christian college in Aotearoa New Zealand. As a private training establishment it offers quality education in Theology, Counselling and Education, with campuses in Henderson and Christchurch. Laidlaw is an interdenominational, evangelical College, with a strong commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi and to serving our multicultural study community. 

Education training at Laidlaw is for both those completing Initial Teacher Education (ITE), as well as those who are seeking to deepen and integrate their faith in a variety of educational contexts. Our current Education programmes include a Bachelor of Education (Primary), and Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary). Our Initial Teacher Education programmes ground graduates in a deeply relational theology, which inspires their presence in the classroom, the way they encounter learners and whānau and their valuing of teaching, learning and knowledge.

Why Laidlaw?

We offer a work environment that supports wellbeing and regularly celebrates successes. These initiatives include: 

• Regular community gatherings and celebrations with staff and students.
• Laidlaw library membership and access to a staff discount card for several retailers.
• Free parking and proximity to public transport options.
• Regular events and training opportunities to support your professional and personal development.

For a job description please click here. Please apply via SEEK for our Auckland position here, and our Christchurch position here, with a covering letter and CV to register your interest. Applications for these opportunities close Monday 17 March 2025, 5pm.

If you have questions or would like to make a time for a confidential discussion about your interest, please contact: Tracey McDowall, HR Consultant, Laidlaw College, [email protected]