Curriculum Practitioner Lead - English (Years 9-10)

Māruawai College; Southland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Māruawai College invites applications for a Curriculum Practitioner Lead - English (Years 9–10). This full-time permanent role focuses on curriculum innovation, literacy development, and improving outcomes through high-quality teaching.

You will work with the Learning Area Leader to develop and review the English curriculum for Years 9 and 10, support teachers to deliver engaging programs, and contribute to a coherent school curriculum across the college. Visits welcomed.

Qualifications

• Registered or certificated teacher in New Zealand.
• Experience leading English curriculum development.
• Ability to use assessment data to improve learner outcomes.
• Proven leadership and collaboration with staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead English curriculum for Years 9–10 across Māruawai College.
• Support teachers to deliver engaging learning programmes.
• Promote evidence-based teaching practices and literacy development.
• Contribute to a coherent and connected curriculum across the college.
• Collaborate with the Learning Area Leader and wider staff.

Skills

Pedagogical leadership

Literacy development

Assessment literacy

Relationship building

Curriculum development

Education

NZ teaching qualification

Job description

Full time, Permanent

Area / composite (Years 1–15), Certificated teacher

English

Māruawai College is seeking an educator to take on the role of Curriculum Practitioner Lead - English (Years 9-10).

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate teacher who is committed to curriculum innovation, literacy development, and improving outcomes for young people through high-quality teaching and learning.

Māruawai College is a Year 7 to 13 school operating across 2 campuses.

We are seeking a leader who:

• demonstrates excellence in classroom practice and pedagogical leadership
• has a strong commitment to literacy development and student achievement
• uses assessment data to inform teaching and improve learner outcomes
• builds positive relationships with students, staff, whānau, and the wider community
• thrives in a collaborative environment and contributes to professional learning and curriculum development.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Learning Area Leader to lead the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the English curriculum for Year 9 and 10. They will support teachers to deliver engaging learning programmes, promote effective teaching practice, and contribute to a coherent and connected curriculum across the college.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

School house available.

Contact the Business Manager for an application and information pack.