Our strength is our people and our focus is our boys.
Core Christian virtues guide all we do and how we act. Honesty, respect, justice and compassion create a caring and supportive environment, where boys feel comfortable to be themselves as they strive to reach their potential. Our mission is Each boy at his best.
Our campus is unique, with its combination of heritage buildings and state-of-the-art learning spaces, with facilities at the cutting edge of technological excellence. It is a wonderful teaching and learning environment.
College employee benefits
We provide staff with a variety of financial and wellbeing benefits to ensure they feel supported and enjoy their time at College.
- Remuneration is above state levels
- Subsidised education at College and our sister school
- Flu shots
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous holiday provisions
If you would like to place a general expression of interest, please email your curriculum vitae to email hidden; JavaScript is required with a cover letter outlining your experiences, skills, knowledge and attributes.
Teaching at Christ's College
Materials Technology Teacher
Christ’s College is seeking a knowledgeable, imaginative and practical Materials Technology Teacher, on a 0.8 – 1FTE, fixed-term basis from 31 March to 5 December 2025 to cover a resource shortage due to staff assuming additional duties.
The successful candidate will join an established and well resourced area.
Applicants should be willing to be involved in the co-curricular and mentor programmes of the College.
Christ’s College is an Anglican School for all, founded in 1850 by an Act of Parliament, its history inextricably linked with the European settlement of Christchurch and the Canterbury region. We are one of the leading independent boys' schools in New Zealand, with strong academic, sports, service and cultural programmes and a wide range of co-curricular activities. We are a school where boys thrive. We are dedicated to achieving our mission: Each boy at his best.
The successful candidate will have the ability to teach woodwork, and Levels 2 and 3 building and construction courses through BCITO.
We offer excellent working conditions in an attractive environment. Remuneration is above state levels (as is the KiwiSaver employer contribution), reflecting the nature of working in an independent school.
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APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5PM, MONDAY 20 JANUARY 2025
Boarding House Tutors
Christ's College is seeking enthusiastic, organised Tutors to work in either casual or permanent, part-time roles within our boarding Houses. These are both residential and non-residential roles. Successful candidates will have an aptitude and experience around working with students. We have some room for flexibility around hours and duties as follows:
- Help out with student homework in the evenings
- Assistance with student supervision on a Saturday or Sunday
- Leading our juniors in sports/activities after school
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Christ’s College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment.
All candidates are required to undergo a screening process, which includes reference checking and police vetting, prior to appointment. Successful candidates must comply with relevant College policies, practices, and training, which underpin the College's prioritisation of child safety and legal obligations. This includes the requirement for three-yearly police vetting renewals of all staff.
Please be advised that completing the Employment Application form is a requirement for all applications for vacancies at Christ’s College.
In accordance with the Privacy Act (2020), the information provided as part of your application remains confidential and will only be used for the purpose of considering your suitability for this vacancy.
If your application is successful, the information you supply will be held as part of your personnel file.
Information relating to unsuccessful applicants will be confidentially destroyed within one week of the recruitment process having been completed.
You have the right to view your personal information held by Christ's College within this period.
The information will be seen by staff who have authorised access to documents relating to Christ’s College’s recruitment and selection process. It will not be disclosed to any third party unless specifically authorised by the applicant, or to meet legal obligations stipulated by the Privacy Act (2020).
You have the right to access and correct any personal information held by College.