Assistant HoF - Mathematics

Hamilton Girls' High School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Girls' High School seeks a capable and organised leader who is an innovative and enthusiastic teacher of mathematics commencing 28 January 2027. The ability to teach mathematics to senior levels is essential.

The successful applicant will be professional, caring, and committed to our vision and values, with willingness to contribute to extracurricular life and school culture. NZ registration and knowledge of the NZ Curriculum are required, with NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Qualifications

• NZ teaching registration required.
• Experience in leadership and curriculum development.
• Capability to teach mathematics to senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Be an experienced and highly effective strategic leader
• Be highly motivated, with a commitment to the school’s vision, values and high standards of achievement in a progressive girls' school environment
• Be open to change and confident in curriculum planning
• Have a growth mindset and willingness to contribute to developing our future-focused curriculum
• A strong commitment to restorative practice and culturally responsive and relational teaching approaches is essential.

Skills

Mathematics proficiency

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Restorative practice

Relational teaching

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

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

Mathematics and statistics

2 MU and 1MMA

Hamilton Girls' High School is one of New Zealand’s leading Girls’ schools with a proud history of success across academic, sporting, and cultural domains. Our diverse educational pathways, including Realising Potential, NCEA, and Cambridge IGCSE, are designed to empower students to reach their full potential. We foster a relational and supportive atmosphere where student wellbeing and pastoral care are paramount. In this nurturing and inclusive environment, we encourage our young women to become confident, future-focused leaders who strive for excellence in all their endeavors.

Our pedagogical framework, Te Pou Ārahi, is guided by our four pou: Kotahitanga, Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga and Tika Pono We believe that students thrive in learning environments that are relational, challenging, and connected. As a member of our team, you will be supported to grow your professional practice and play a key role in modelling and supporting our values in action.

We are seeking a capable and organised leader who is an innovative and enthusiastic teacher of mathematics commencing 28 January 2027. The ability to teach mathematics to senior levels is essential. The successful applicant will be a professional, capable and caring teacher and leader, who is supportive of our vision and values and willing to be involved in the extracurricular life of the school.

Key responsibilities

• Be an experienced and highly effective strategic leader
• Be highly motivated, with a commitment to the school’s vision, values and high standards of achievement in a progressive girls' school environment
• Be open to change and confident in curriculum planning
• Have a growth mindset and willingness to contribute to developing our future-focused curriculum
• A strong commitment to restorative practice and culturally responsive and relational teaching approaches is essential.

Applicants must be NZ registered, fully conversant with the NZ Curriculum and have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.