Assistant Head of Learning Area Science

Hillmorton High School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillmorton High School in Christchurch, NZ seeks an enthusiastic NZ registered science teacher to join the Science department. You will teach Science, with the possibility to teach Physics to L3 and Scholarship in a modern new block.

Collaborative, flexible learning environment with support for professional growth and additional departmental responsibilities. A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive pedagogy is essential, and participation in co-curricular activities

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher required.
• Ability to teach Physics to Level 3 and Scholarship is an advantage.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will be given additional departmental responsibilities.
• Willingness to commit to the co-curricular programme.

Skills

Physics (L3 & Scholarship)

Education

NZ Registered Teacher

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

Science

1 Management Unit

Hillmorton High School is a diverse urban coeducational school situated in the South-West of Christchurch. The school is a fast growing Y7–13 school with dedicated middle and senior schools. We have a roll of around 1400 and with further building works underway, the roll is expected to increase in the next few years.

We provide students with a caring and supportive environment, to help them achieve academic excellence, leadership skills and a love of learning.

Commencing Term 1, 2027, it's an exciting time to join our team. We are moving into our new purpose-built 12 classroom Science Block, providing an exciting and modern environment for teaching and learning.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, NZ registered teacher to join our Science department. Ability to teach Physics (to L3 and Scholarship) will be an advantage.

The Science department works collaboratively in a flexible and responsive learning environment and the successful candidate will be well supported.

The successful applicant will be given additional departmental responsibilities.

A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the understanding and ability to teach using culturally responsive and relational pedagogy is essential.

The successful applicant must be a NZ-registered teacher and be willing to commit to our co-curricular programme also.