Head of Department - Dance

Burnside High School; Canterbury; Presencial; NZD 26.000 - 42.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Management unit allowance

Middle management allowance

Descripción de la vacante

Burnside High School in Christchurch seeks a Head of Dance to lead the Dance programme. This part-time role (11 hours per week) carries a Management Unit and a Middle Management Allowance.

You will provide strategic leadership of the Dance curriculum, assessment, and ongoing development of teaching and learning. The successful candidate will mentor colleagues, foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture, and ensure every student is supported to achieve their best.

Formación

• Experience leading a Dance programme
• Strong curriculum knowledge and assessment experience
• Ability to mentor staff and build collaborative teams
• Commitment to culturally responsive teaching and Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop the Dance programme, guiding curriculum delivery and assessment
• Provide professional leadership and support to colleagues and students
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and whānau and contribute to school leadership

Conocimientos

Leadership

Curriculum leadership

Mentoring

Curriculum knowledge

Organisational skills

Culturally responsive teaching

Descripción del empleo

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
The arts1 Management Unit and 1 Middle Management Allowance

This is an exciting opportunity to work at one of New Zealand’s leading coeducational schools.

Burnside High School is seeking an experienced and inspiring Head of Dance to lead our Dance programme. This is a part-time, permanent position (11 hours per week) carrying 1 Management Unit and 1 Middle Management Allowance.

The successful applicant will provide strong professional and strategic leadership of the Dance programme, guiding curriculum delivery, assessment, and the ongoing development of teaching and learning. You will support and mentor colleagues, foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture, and ensure every student is supported to achieve their best.

We are seeking a reflective and student-focused leader who demonstrates strong curriculum knowledge, sound organisational and management skills, and a commitment to culturally responsive teaching and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and whānau is essential, along with the capacity to contribute to the wider leadership and life of the school.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and high-performing school environment, with a strong focus on professional practice, leadership development, and student success.

Physical address:
151 Greers Road, Burnside, Christchurch