Assistant Learning Area Leader – Science

Rolleston College; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolleston College in Canterbury, New Zealand is seeking an assistant learning area leader of science. You will lead the science department, mentor teachers and promote learner-centred practice within a collaborative, flexible learning environment.

The role includes initiating innovative approaches, supporting student achievement and contributing to school-wide professional learning. Applicants must be NZ-registered and have leadership experience in education and science teaching.

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher with leadership experience desirable.
• Ability to foster learner-centred education and collaborative practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the science learning area and support teaching staff.
• Promote learner-centred pedagogy across the department.
• Contribute to professional learning and school-wide initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Science teaching

NZ teacher registration

Learner-centred

Collaborative environment

Innovation

Job description

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About the role

We are currently seeking applications for a highly motivated assistant learning area leader of science. This position comes with one permanent management unit starting 28 January 2027. Applicants will need to have leadership experience in education and science teaching. They must be New Zealand registered, have a learner-centred focus, open to new ideas and innovation and be excited about working in a collaborative, flexible and responsive learning environment. Please state all supporting subjects on your application.

Developing self, building communities and transforming futures through the Rolleston Spirit, is at the heart of everything we do at our college. As an assistant learning area leader, you will be passionate about both academic and personal success, be able to cultivate a learning community and have a desire to provide a genuine learner-centred education.

At Rolleston College, we work to provide contextual learning opportunities that provide our learners with choice and agency, while still gaining the necessary skills, knowledge and qualifications. We believe in the concept of AKO and that we are all learners. Collaborative practice is fundamental to our curriculum and philosophy as educators.

As a restorative practice school we believe strongly in building and enhancing positive professional relationships with our learners. All teachers are expected to be involved in our whānau system and are active in providing mentoring and academic counselling to students in a warm and demanding way.

Direct enquiries to:

Sharon O'Callaghan, HR and Recruitment Administrator

631 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston