Head of Department - Mathematics

Northern Southland College; Southland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised accommodation

Job summary

Northern Southland College in Lumsden, Southland, invites applications for Head of Mathematics. You will lead the Mathematics department across Years 7–15/wharekura, shaping teaching and curriculum with a knowledge-rich approach and a strong equity focus.

The successful candidate will hold a current NZ Teaching Council practising certificate, be proficient with NCEA, and foster whanau and community links while promoting Te Ao Māori.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current practising certificate issued by the New Zealand Teaching Council.
• Experience leading mathematics teaching and curriculum development.
• Commitment to Te Ao Māori in the curriculum.
• Excellent knowledge of NCEA requirements.
• Willingness to contribute to school culture and community links.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mathematics department with strategic direction.
• Design and promote a knowledge-rich, equity-focused curriculum.
• Support teachers and foster whanau and community relationships.
• Contribute to extra-curricular activities and PB4L values.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

NCEA knowledge

Team collaboration

Equity minded

Te Ao Māori awareness

Education

Teaching Certificate (NZTC)

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
Mathematics and statistics
2 x Management Units, HPSTA

Northern Southland College is a secondary school located in the rural community of Lumsden, Southland. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes it is also close to the great adventure and outdoor activities of Queenstown and Te Anau.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Head of Department for Mathematics. This is an exciting opening for a teacher who is passionate about teaching and is either an aspiring or experienced leader. Previous teaching in mathematics subjects will make this an excellent opportunity to work and grow in a highly supportive environment.

The successful applicant will be:

• passionate about educational equity as well as have a focus on working in and promoting a knowledge-rich curriculum
• committed to education and open to learning
• experienced in delivering flexible, engaging lessons to meet diverse learning needs
• well versed in NCEA requirements and the NZ education system
• interested in fostering whanau and community relationships
• a team player and willing to be supportive of a team culture.

We are a PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning) school. We encourage extra-curricular opportunities and look forward to your contribution in this area.

You will value the importance of embedding Te Ao Māori within the curriculum.

Applicants will need to hold a current practicing certificateissued by the New Zealand Teaching Council and be eligible to work in NZ.

• Start date 28 January 2027
• Subsidised accommodation is available.

Interviews may commence prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

For overseas teachers looking to relocate to New Zealand to teach, the terms and conditions including base salary for this position is set by the relevant collective agreement. Individual’s actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.