Assistant Head and/or Mathematics Teacher

Independent Schools of New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Margaret College in Wellington, NZ seeks a passionate Mathematics teacher to educate students from Years 7 to 10, with responsibilities covering NCEA Calculus and Statistics. The role may involve IB Diploma Mathematics teaching as an advantage.

You will foster an inclusive learning environment, collaborate with staff and parents, and contribute to curriculum development and professional learning within the Mathematics department.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Years 7-10 mathematics.
• Experience with NCEA Calculus and Statistics.
• Interest in IB Diploma Mathematics is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive, inclusive, high-performing learning environment.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents.
• Support and mentor mathematics staff, contribute to professional learning and curriculum development.
• Collaborate with HoLA Mathematics to provide leadership in learning and teaching using data-informed practices.
• Lead and participate in professional development to stay current with best practice in mathematics education.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the mathematics department and school-wide implementation.

Skills

Mathematics teaching

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

New Zealand Teaching Certificate

Job description

Te Tūranga | The role

At Queen Margaret College, we are committed to providing a holistic and empowering education for young women. We are seeking a passionate and talented Mathematics teacher to join our community. The successful candidate will be an experienced and engaging educator, capable of teaching Mathematics from Years 7-10, as well as NCEA Calculus and Statistics. The ability, or willingness, to teach IB Diploma Mathematics would be an advantage.

You will be responsible for:

• Fostering a positive, inclusive, high-performing learning environment that supports student success.
• Demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Supporting and mentoring mathematics staff, contributing to professional learning, curriculum development, and effective teaching practice.
• Working alongside the HoLA Mathematics to provide leadership in learning and teaching, using data-informed practices to support improvement.
• Leading and participating in professional development to remain current with best practice in mathematics education.
• Contributing to the strategic direction of the mathematics department and supporting school-wide implementation.
• A current New Zealand Teaching Certificate
• A degree in Mathematics or a related mathematical field
• An enthusiasm for learning and high expectations of students
• Willingness to build positive relationships and collaborate
• Familiarity with technology in a learning environment

To be considered for this role you must be able to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.