1. Application form
If you wish to apply, please complete the online application form via ‘Apply’ button below the position description.

2. Character Referee's Report
Applicants are required to have an active personal Christian faith. A character reference report is required from a Pastor or similar person, which indicates your present (or recent) involvement with a Christian church or fellowship. Please refer your Character Referee/s to this site where they can complete the online Character Referee's Report.

3. Professional Referee's Report
Professional references are required from a current or past employer/colleague/leader. Please ask them to complete a Professional Referee Report. This is additional to any character reference. Please refer your professional referees to this site where they can complete the online Referee Report.

4. Statement of Belief
Please refer to the 'Statement of Special Character' and the 'Statement of Belief' documents via this link. Successful applicants are required to sign the 'Statement of Belief' as part of their employment documents.

Head of Missions & Community Partnerships Position - Professional Referee's Report

Assistant Head of Secondary Position - Professional Referee's Report

Teacher Position - Professional Referee's Report

Support Staff Position - Professional Referee's Report

Counsellor Position - Professional Referee's Report

About the Role

Reporting to the Principal, the Head of Missions and Community Partnerships leads the development, implementation, and management of the College’s mission and community initiatives. The role integrates theological leadership, partnership development, and student mentoring to strengthen the College’s culture of service and care.

You will:

• Work collaboratively with the Principal and College leaders to implement the Mission and Community Partnerships Strategy.
• Provide theological leadership, ensuring all mission initiatives and community engagements are biblically grounded.
• Develop and oversee a mission and service calendar, integrating opportunities for students to serve locally and internationally.
• Collaborate with College leaders to align parent engagement initiatives with the College’s mission and community partnerships, strengthening relationships between home, church, and school.
• Partner with the Head of Biblical Foundations, Communications Manager, and community partners to deliver community-focused and parent-inclusive events that reflect gospel-shaped relationships.
• Manage partnerships with churches, agencies, and cultural communities that align with the College’s ethos of servant leadership.
• Mentor student leaders in partnership with Heads of Schools and the Head of Biblical Foundations.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and risk management standards for all mission-related activities.
• Measure and report on the outcomes of mission and community programmes to the Principal.

About You
You will be:

• A committed Christian whose life is sustained by faith, prayer, and active fellowship.
• Theologically grounded, able to translate biblical principles into practical strategies across education, service, and community life.
• A collaborative and strategic leader with experience in missions, outreach, community partnerships, or parent engagement.
• A gifted communicator and mentor who inspires others to serve with humility and purpose.
• Organised, proactive, and confident managing multiple partnerships and travel commitments.

Qualifications:

• A recognised teaching qualification and current NZ teacher registration (preferred but not essential).

• Demonstrated leadership experience in missions, education, community partnership, or parent engagement.

We Offer

• The opportunity to shape and lead transformative mission and service initiatives that develop students as servant leaders.
• A deeply supportive Christian leadership environment rooted in shared faith and purpose.
• Structured professional growth and mentoring opportunities.

• A vibrant school community committed to the mission, vision, and values of Bethlehem College.

Position start date: Term 1, 2026 

Applications close: Monday 3rd November, 9am.

Shape the future of learning at a thriving Christian college

Bethlehem College in Tauranga is a dynamic, co-educational Christian College (Y1-13) where faith and excellence intersect. We're experiencing sustained growth and are in an exciting phase of transformation as we embrace the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum.

We're seeking an innovative, passionate leader to join our collaborative senior leadership team as Assistant Head of Secondary, with a primary focus on teaching and learning in Years 7-9.

This is your opportunity to:

• Shape young adolescents during their crucial developmental years
• Lead curriculum innovation during a pivotal time of educational renewal
• Work within a well-resourced, supportive environment where people flourish
• Partner with a collaborative leadership team committed to both character formation and academic excellence 
• Integrate Christian faith authentically across all aspects of learning

You'll provide strategic leadership in curriculum design, staff development, and fostering a culture where students thrive academically, spiritually, and personally. This role includes teaching up to 0.4 FTE, allowing you to stay connected to the classroom while leading from the front. You'll also be expected to actively contribute to the co-curricular life of the school.

The successful applicant will be:

• Someone who loves God, loves others, and loves teaching
• A committed Christian with a genuine faith that shapes your approach to education
• An innovative thinker with initiative and a heart for service
• A relational leader who builds collaborative teams and nurtures talent

A willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to Bethlehem College shall be a condition of appointment.

Join a hospitable, faith-based community where your leadership will make a lasting impact.

Position start date: Term 1, 2026 

Applications close: Monday 10th November, 9am.

Applications are open for a positive, enthusiastic and passionate teacher to join our English department teaching English classes across Years 9-13. Must have a thorough understanding of the New Zealand curriculum and the NZQA framework.

Applicants are required to have an active personal Christian faith and a willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of Bethlehem College shall be a condition of appointment, as provided for in the school’s Integration Agreement and Schedule 6, Clause 47 of the Education and Training Act 2020.  

Please note: Employment is conditional on NZ Teacher Registration.

Position start date: Term 1, 2026 

Applications close: Tuesday 21^st October, 3pm.

Applications are open for a positive, enthusiastic and passionate teacher to join our Secondary Mathematics Department. Experience and proven ability to teach Statistics to Year 13/Scholarship would be an advantage.  Please state other supporting subjects. Must have a thorough understanding of the New Zealand curriculum and the NZQA framework. Applicants are required to have an active personal Christian faith.  

Applicants are required to have an active personal Christian faith and a willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of Bethlehem College shall be a condition of appointment, as provided for in the school’s Integration Agreement and Schedule 6, Clause 47 of the Education and Training Act 2020.

Please note: Employment is conditional on NZ Teacher Registration.

Position commences: 28^th January 2026

Applications close: Monday 10^th November, 9am.

We are seeking an innovative, passionate individual to join our collaborative senior leadership team as Secondary Operations Manager.

This is your opportunity to:

• Enable excellence in a thriving secondary school
• Refine key processes during an exciting season of growth
• Work within a well-resourced, supportive environment where people flourish
• Partner with a collaborative leadership team committed to both character formation and academic excellence
• Integrate Christian faith authentically across all aspects of school operations

You'll provide strategic operational leadership in calendar management, events coordination, records administration and stakeholder communication. This behind-the-scenes leadership ensures smooth daily operations while maintaining the rhythms and systems that allow students and staff to thrive spiritually, personally and academically. You'll be visible, proactive, and relationally engaged across the College community.

The successful applicant will be:

• Someone who loves God and loves others
• A committed Christian with a genuine faith that shapes your approach to education
• An innovative thinker with initiative and a heart for service
• A relational leader who builds collaborative teams and nurtures talent

A willingness and ability to take part in religious activities appropriate to Bethlehem College’s Special Character shall be a condition of appointment.

Join a hospitable, faith-based community where your leadership will make a lasting impact.

Remuneration
Grade 5 in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement.

Position commences: January 2026

Applications close: Wednesday 12^th November, 9am.

Applications are open for Casual Teacher Aide positions, to be part of our Learning Support Department, and be available on a casual basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• A strong willingness to fully commit to the special Christian character, mission, and vision of Bethlehem College.
• Commitment to a life sustained by a vital Christian faith.
• Ability to work collaborate effectively within a team and follow the classroom teacher’s direction.
• Proficiency in aiding student learning and supervising their work.
• Strong interpersonal skills coupled with a professional demeanour.
• Willingness to undertake personal care tasks for students if necessary.
• Adaptability to diverse situations and tasks if required.
• Appreciation and respect the diversity, heritage, language, and culture of all students, their whanau and College staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of te tiriti o Waitangi, and willingness to make the effort to use te reo Māori in carrying out this role. 
• Completion of a satisfactory police vetting check is a condition of employment.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Post Secondary Certificate or Diploma in a relevant field or previous experience as an administrator or teacher aide in a school environment.
• Professional interpersonal, communication and strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in student information systems is desirable (however, training will be provided). 

Remuneration is aligned with the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement, Grade B.