Assistant HOD, Social Sciences: Lead Curriculum

Waikato Diocesan School For Girls; Waikato; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Waikato Diocesan School for Girls in Hamilton invites applications for an assistant HOD Social Sciences. The role is full-time and permanent within a secondary school offering Years 7–15 and wharekura, with middle leadership responsibilities.

The successful applicant will foster critical thinking, encourage debate, and support curriculum implementation of NZ Phase 4 and NCEA up to Level 3, while upholding the school’s special character.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the New Zealand Curriculum and NCEA advantageous.
• The ability to teach up to NCEA Level 3.
• A thorough understanding and ability to help lead the implementation of the refreshed Phase 4 New Zealand Curriculum.
• Willingness to support and uphold the school’s special character.
• Current New Zealand Teaching Council practising certificate.
• Valid legal right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• This role is for an assistant HOD Social Sciences focused on fostering critical thinking and encouraging debate.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

NCEA instruction

Leadership potential

Education

NZ Teaching Council practising certificate

Job description

Waikato Diocesan School for Girls in Hamilton invites applications for an assistant HOD Social Sciences. The role is full-time and permanent within a secondary school offering Years 7–15 and wharekura, with middle leadership responsibilities.

The successful applicant will foster critical thinking, encourage debate, and support curriculum implementation of NZ Phase 4 and NCEA up to Level 3, while upholding the school’s special character.