Head of Department - Learning Support

School Jobs NZ; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional learning and development

Supportive teaching environment

Vibrant school community

Job summary

Cashmere High School, a vibrant state co-educational secondary school, seeks a Head of Learning Support to inspire students and deliver high-quality teaching. This full-time, permanent role begins on 28 January 2027 and includes 1MU and 1MMA remuneration. Please state your senior subjects and other supporting subjects in your cover letter.

Applications Close: Sunday 20th September 2026 at 5pm. NZ Registered Teacher is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a New Zealand Registered Teacher.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to lead an effective and collaborative team through curriculum and assessment changes.
• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Participate actively in the school’s co-curricular programme.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the learning support programme within Cashmere High School.
• Inspire students to strive for excellence and deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with staff to implement curriculum and assessment changes.
• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development.

Skills

Inclusive learning environment

Lead collaborative team

Curriculum and assessment change

Co-curricular involvement

Professional learning

Education

New Zealand Registered Teacher

Job description

Cashmere High School is a vibrant, state co-educational secondary school with a roll of approximately 2400 students. We are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters citizenship, opportunities, vibrancy, andexcellence - ourCOVE values.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Head of Learning Supportto join our team. The successful candidate will inspire students to strive for excellence and will be committed to delivering a high-quality teaching and learning programme.

This is a full-time, permanent position beginning on 28 January 2027.

The renumeration for this position is one Management Unit (1MU) and one Middle Management Allowance (1MMA).

Please state your senior subjects and other supporting subjects in your cover letter.

About you:

• Must be a New Zealand Registered Teacher.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Ability to lead an effective and collaborative team through curriculum and assessment changes
• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment
• Participate actively in the school’s co-curricular programme
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative teaching environment.
• Opportunities for professional learning and development.
• A vibrant school community committed to excellence and innovation.

Applications Close:Sunday 20th September 2026 at 5pm.

Closing Date: Sunday 20th September 2026 - 5pm