Head of Department - English

Columba College; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Columba College in Dunedin is seeking an innovative and visionary Head of Department English for Years 7–13 to engage with and inspire staff and students. The College, renowned for academic excellence, provides co-educational and girls’ education across the school, with a strong sense of belonging and community engagement.

The successful applicant will lead curriculum, teaching and learning within the English department, foster teamwork, and uphold the College’s special character and traditions.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and represent the special character and traditions of the College.
• Manage and lead curriculum, and teaching and learning within the department.
• Work with dedication and consistency to build a positive culture within the staff, with an emphasis on teamwork.
• Have a progressive and up-to-date commitment to pedagogy and achievement.
• Have the capacity to support and further develop a scholarship programme.
• Promote an environment where students and teachers can reach their full potential.
• Have a warm and approachable manner that promotes empathic, strong, positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents.

Job description

Columba College has an enviable reputation for academic excellence and all-round achievement. The College is a special character state-integrated school providing co-educational schooling from years 0 to 6, and girls’ day and boarding education from years 7 to 13.

With a roll of 565 students, the family atmosphere of the College creates a sense of belonging and community engagement.

Built on the foundations of the Presbyterian Church and operating since 1915, Columba retains its links with the Presbyterian Church while welcoming students of other beliefs to enrich its cultural diversity.

Encouraging personal excellence in academic, sporting, and cultural pursuits, Columba prepares its students to contribute and succeed wherever their life path takes them.

We are presently seeking to employ an innovative and visionary Head of Department English (Year 7-13) who will engage with and inspire staff and students.

The successful applicant will:

• Embrace and represent the special character and traditions of the College.
• Manage and lead curriculum, and teaching and learning within the department.
• Work with dedication and consistency to build a positive culture within the staff, with an emphasis on teamwork.
• Have a progressive and up-to-date commitment to pedagogy and achievement.
• Have the capacity to support and further develop a scholarship programme.
• Promote an environment where students and teachers can reach their full potential.
• Have a warm and approachable manner that promotes empathic, strong, positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents.

This position commences from the beginning of Term 1, 2027.