English Learning Area Lead - Drive Excellence & Equity

Onehunga High School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Onehunga High School seeks an experienced leader to head our English Learning Area in Auckland. The role focuses on curriculum and instructional leadership, raising student achievement and developing teacher capability.

The successful candidate will drive NCEA Excellence and Scholarship expectations while promoting reflective practice through data analysis and inclusive teaching. Located centrally in Auckland, the school serves a diverse student community and offers a broad, academically focused

Qualifications

• Strong track record of leading teams and raising achievement.
• Experience developing teacher capability and improving student outcomes.
• Sound curriculum knowledge and assessment practice, including NCEA.
• Ability to use achievement data to drive improvement.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English Learning Area with strong curriculum and instructional leadership.
• Develop and support teachers to raise student achievement and attainment.
• Collaborate on school-wide curriculum development aligned with NCEA standards.
• Use achievement data to monitor progress and inform teaching.

Skills

Team leadership

Curriculum leadership

Data analysis

Staff development

Education

NZ teaching qualification/registration

Job description

Onehunga High School seeks an experienced leader to head our English Learning Area in Auckland. The role focuses on curriculum and instructional leadership, raising student achievement and developing teacher capability.

The successful candidate will drive NCEA Excellence and Scholarship expectations while promoting reflective practice through data analysis and inclusive teaching. Located centrally in Auckland, the school serves a diverse student community and offers a broad, academically focused