Team Leader

Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka invites applications for a Primary and Intermediate Team Leader to guide a middle school hub (Years 1–8). You will teach in the middle area while leading and supporting a talented team of teachers, building strong relationships and driving excellent learner outcomes.

Join a collaborative senior leadership group with opportunities for professional learning, leadership development, and additional responsibilities aligned to strengths.

Qualifications

• An excellent classroom practitioner who builds strong relationships and works collaboratively.
• Experience leading a team and contributing to school culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach within the middle area (Years 1–8) while leading and supporting a team of teachers.
• Lead one middle school hub and contribute to school leadership and development.
• Collaborate with a senior leadership team and participate in professional learning.

Skills

Team leadership

Collaborative

Relationship building

Job description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Syndicate leader
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
2PMU

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a positive, energetic and experienced teacher to join the leadership team at Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka.

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Team Leader to lead one of our middle school hubs. The successful applicant will be an excellent classroom practitioner who builds strong relationships, works collaboratively and is committed to achieving great outcomes for all learners.

You will teach within the middle area of our school while leading and supporting a talented team of teachers. We are looking for someone who brings energy, initiative and a genuine commitment to contributing positively to our school culture.

At Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka, we value and invest in our leaders. You will be supported by a collaborative and experienced senior leadership team, with opportunities for professional learning and leadership development.

This position would suit either an experienced team leader looking for their next leadership opportunity or an experienced teacher ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

The position includes 2 permanent management units and leadership release time.

There may also be opportunities for additional responsibilities, units or allowances for an applicant whose strengths and experience complement the needs of our school.

If you are an enthusiastic educator who values teamwork, relationships, high-quality teaching and learning, and making a positive difference for tamariki, we would love to hear from you.