Head of Chemistry

Rangi Ruru Girls' School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rangi Ruru Girls' School seeks an exceptional educator to join the Science Faculty as Head of Chemistry. This outstanding leader will shape curriculum, support staff, and drive student outcomes with a passion for academic excellence.

The successful candidate will lead teaching and learning in Chemistry, mentor colleagues, analyse achievement data, and contribute to enrichment opportunities, scholarships, and extension programmes. A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi is essential.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand teacher registration and a practising certificate.
• Proven classroom excellence and a passion for your specialist subject.
• Leadership experience or demonstrated leadership potential.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and effective teaching practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
• A desire to inspire young women to achieve their personal best and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within their specialist subject area.
• Drive curriculum development and innovation.
• Lead high-quality teaching, learning, assessment, and moderation practices.
• Support and mentor colleagues to build capability and promote excellence.
• Analyse achievement data and implement strategies to maximise student success.
• Contribute to enrichment opportunities, including scholarships, competitions, and extension programmes.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing learning culture.
• Support the academic, pastoral, and cultural wellbeing of students.

Skills

Leadership experience

Curriculum development

Assessment & moderation

Teaching excellence

Communication

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Culturally responsive practice

Relationship-building

Inspiring students

Education

New Zealand teacher registration

Practising certificate

Job description

Secondary (Years 7-15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

Science

1 management unit

Rangi Ruru Girls' School is a high-achieving and innovative school for young women, catering for both day and boarding students from Years 7-13. We are seeking an exceptional educator to join our high-performing Science Faculty asHead of Chemistry.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and innovative teacher who is committed to academic excellence and inspired to lead teaching and learning in their specialist area.

As a leader within a thriving faculty, you will play a significant role in shaping curriculum, supporting staff, and enhancing student outcomes in one of New Zealand's leading independent schools.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide leadership within their specialist subject area.
• Drive curriculum development and innovation.
• Lead high-quality teaching, learning, assessment, and moderation practices.
• Support and mentor colleagues to build capability and promote excellence.
• Analyse achievement data and implement strategies to maximise student success.
• Contribute to enrichment opportunities, including scholarships, competitions, and extension programmes.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing learning culture.
• Support the academic, pastoral, and cultural wellbeing of students.

You will bring:

• Current New Zealand teacher registration and a practising certificate.
• Proven classroom excellence and a passion for your specialist subject.
• Leadership experience or demonstrated leadership potential.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and effective teaching practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
• A desire to inspire young women to achieve their personal best and develop a lifelong love of learning.