Assistant Head of Faculty (AHOF) Social Sciences

New Plymouth Boys' High School; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two PMU

Job summary

New Plymouth Boys' High School invites applications for the role of Assistant Head of Faculty (AHOF) for Social Sciences. This full-time, permanent position oversees Geography and History across Secondary Years 7–15 / wharekura, with middle leadership responsibilities and a requirement for strong organisational and curriculum expertise.

The role includes delivering curriculum, engaging and developing both students and staff, and participating in extensive extra-curricular activities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a middle leader or ambitious teacher
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Expert curriculum knowledge
• Ability to engage, motivate and develop students and staff
• NZ Scholarship in geography teaching would be an advantage
• Significant extra-curricular involvement required

Responsibilities

• Lead Geography and History departments (Secondary Years 7–15 / wharekura)
• Provide middle leadership and governance within the Social Sciences faculty
• Involve in significant extra-curricular activities
• Contribute to curriculum delivery and staff development

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Curriculum knowledge

Student engagement

Staff development

Job description

Assistant Head of Faculty (AHOF) Social Sciences

Full time, Permanent

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Middle leadership
Social sciences
2 PMU

We are seeking an experienced middle leader or ambitious teacher to lead our growing geography and history departments.

The Assistant HOF role requires excellent organisational and planning skills, expert curriculum knowledge, and the ability to engage, motivate, and develop students and staff.

The ability to teach NZ Scholarship in geography would be an advantage.

A significant extra-curricular (i.e. academic/sport/culture) involvement is a requirement of this role.

The position attracts two permanent management units (2PMU).

Since 1882, NPBHS has been the example for educating boys within a world-class environment in a world-class city.

The position commences on Monday 25 January, 2027