Assistant Dean/Classroom Teacher

Tahuna Normal Intermediate; Otago; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Management Unit Allowance

Normal School Allowance

Mentor Allowance

Job summary

Tahuna Normal Intermediate in Otago seeks an experienced teacher and educational leader to join our vibrant school community. The role includes Year 7–8 classroom teaching, plus leadership responsibilities and term-time release to support leadership duties.

You will work with a dedicated team to deliver curriculum, pastoral care, and administrative tasks, while contributing to our school’s vision and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Expert curriculum knowledge and design expertise.
• Mentor teachers and support trainee teachers.
• Ability to inspire collaboration and drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead educators with curriculum delivery, pastoral care and admin duties.
• Help shape and drive the school’s vision and strategic goals.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

People leadership

Innovative teaching

Mentorship

PBL/adolescent ed

Job description

We’re upgrading the Education Gazette website on Monday morning. It will be unavailable for up to 3 hours from 9am.

About the role

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge and an opportunity to advance your educational leadership skills? We are seeking an experienced, dynamic teacher and leader to join our vibrant school community.

What we are looking for

• Expert curriculum knowledge: A deep understanding of curriculum design and effective delivery.
• People leadership: Proven ability to inspire, support, and collaborate with colleagues.
• Innovative approach: A creative mindset dedicated to driving student success and continuous improvement.
• Mentorship interest: A passion for mentoring and supporting trainee teachers.
• Strengths in PBL and/or adolescent education would be an advantage but not necessary.

Role and responsibilities

• Working closely with the Year Group Leader (Dean), the Assistant Dean helps lead a dedicated team of educators, supporting them in curriculum delivery, pastoral care, and administrative duties.
• As a key member of our management team, you will contribute directly to shaping and driving the school’s vision and strategic goals.

Position details and application

This position includes a classroom teaching role in Year 7 or 8. To support your leadership responsibilities, you will receive at least 1 additional day release per term, along with 3.5 hours per week of CRT time generated through our specialist programmes.

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Full-time, Permanent

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts

Allowances 1 Permanent Management Unit ($5,250), 1 Normal School Allowance ($2,000) and a FTU of $5,250 or a mentor allowance of $4,000 for 2027.