Head of Faculty English (4MU)
Full Time, Start date: Term 1, 2027 or by negotiation
We are seeking a well-organised, innovative and inspiring leader for our growing English team. The successful candidate will be able to improve student achievement in both English and Literacy, with a focus on wellbeing and positive learning relationships.
Applicants should have a current New Zealand teacher registration and a strong knowledge of Phase 4 of the New Zealand curriculum for English. Experience in leadership is an advantage. The successful candidate will have:
- knowledge of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- a genuine passion for English teaching
- experience in building and shaping an effective team
- demonstrated capacity to improve student achievement
- relational practices that tautoko positive relationships within our kura and ensure te reo me ōna Tikanga are upheld
- a genuine interest in collaborative planning for the implementation of Phase 5 of the New Zealand Curriculum
- experience with differentiated teaching and UDL for English and Literacy skills development
- a clear understanding of NCEA English
- experience in teaching and programme development for both junior and senior levels of English
- commitment to mana ōrite mō te mātauranga māori, and cultural responsiveness is also essential.
Applicants must have NZ working rights.