Head of Department - Learning Support

Cashmere High School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cashmere High School in Christchurch invites applications for the permanent, full‑time position of Head of Learning Support beginning 28 January 2027. The successful candidate will lead the Learning Support team, deliver a high‑quality teaching and learning programme, and contribute to curriculum and assessment changes within a vibrant, inclusive school community.

Must be a New Zealand Registered Teacher with the ability to foster a positive learning environment, actively participate in

Qualifications

• Must be a New Zealand Registered Teacher.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Lead an effective and collaborative team through curriculum and assessment changes.
• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Participate actively in the school’s co-curricular programme.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students to strive for excellence and deliver a high‑quality teaching and learning programme.
• Lead the Learning Support team and collaborate on curriculum and assessment changes.
• Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive and supportive school environment.
• Participate actively in the school’s co‑curricular programme and activities.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development.

Skills

Team leadership

Curriculum change leadership

Positive learning environment

Co-curricular involvement

Professional development

Education

New Zealand Registered Teacher

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
One Management Unit (1MU) and one Middle Management Allowance (1MMA).

Cashmere High School is a vibrant, state co-educational secondary school with a roll of approximately 2400 students. We are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters citizenship, opportunities, vibrancy, andexcellence -ourCOVE values.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicatedHead of Learning Supportto join our team. The successful candidate will inspire students to strive for excellence and will be committed to delivering a high-quality teaching and learning programme.

This is a full-time, permanent position beginning on 28 January 2027.

The renumeration for this position is one Management Unit (1MU) and one Middle Management Allowance (1MMA).

Pleasestate your senior subjectsand other supporting subjects in your cover letter.

About you

• Must be a New Zealand Registered Teacher.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Ability to lead an effective and collaborative team through curriculum and assessment changes
• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment
• Participate actively in the school’s co-curricular programme
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development

What we offer

• A supportive and collaborative teaching environment.
• Opportunities for professional learning and development.
• A vibrant school community committed to excellence and innovation.

Physical address:

172 Rose Street, Somerfield, Christchurch