Assistant Head of Learning Science

Heretaunga College; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Heretaunga College invites applications for an Assistant Head of Learning Science in our science department. The role focuses on Middle leadership for Secondary (Years 7–15) with strong pedagogical practice and IT integration in teaching.

We seek a well-qualified teacher who can teach across curriculum levels, demonstrate effective classroom management, and contribute to the NZ Curriculum and NCEA implementation. Term 4 2026 start (negotiable) and a supportive whānau environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching the NZ Curriculum and NCEA is essential.
• Applicants must hold a current NZ practising certificate.

Skills

Teaching all levels

Pedagogical practice

Classroom management

IT in teaching

Education

NZ practising certificate

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Middle leadership

Science

1MU + 1MMA

Position to commence: Term 4 2026 (negotiable)

Heretaunga College is an innovative and inclusive college in the heart of the vibrant Upper Hutt. We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Head of Learning Science to join our close knit supportive whānau.

Our Science department is full of passionate staff who are ahead of the game with the NCEA Change Programme and the Curriculum Refresh. We have contextualised courses throughout the kura and the Science department is no different, focusing on the skills required to weave together the three strands of understand, know and do.

The ideal candidate will:

• be well-qualified, with the ability to teach all levels of the curriculum
• demonstrate highly effective pedagogical practice
• have excellent classroom management skills
• have IT embedded in their teaching practice.

Please state your specialist subjects.

Experience in teaching the NZ Curriculum and NCEA is essential. Applicants must hold a current NZ practising certificate.