Head of ECE Education – Academic Leadership

Up Education; Auckland; Presencial; NZD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) seeks an experienced academic leader to head the Early Childhood Education department. You will provide academic leadership for ECE programmes including ITE, lead and develop teams, and drive improvements in teaching quality, assessment and curriculum to keep programmes contemporary and inclusive.

You will champion Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te ao Māori, te reo Māori, and meaningful community engagement to support culturally responsive education for tamariki and

Formación

• Postgraduate qualification in education, ECE or related discipline, normally at master's level or above.
• Substantial experience in early childhood education and teacher education.
• Experience leading tertiary academic teams, curriculum development, assessment and academic quality.
• Understanding of Te Whāriki, Initial Teacher Education, NZQA requirements and teacher registration pathways.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to strengthening bicultural practice, Māori educational success and culturally responsive teaching.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships across the diverse ECE sector.
• Collaborative leadership style, openness to different perspectives and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Teacher registration and a current practising certificate would be advantageous.
• We welcome applicants at different stages of their te reo Māori journey who demonstrate a genuine commitment to strengthening bicultural education.

Responsabilidades

• Provide academic leadership across NZTC's ECE programmes, including Initial Teacher Education (ITE).
• Lead and develop our academic teams, strengthen teaching and assessment quality, and ensure programmes remain contemporary, inclusive and connected to sector needs.
• Embed bicultural practice and strengthen the meaningful integration of te ao Māori, te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in teaching and learning.
• Shape future learning to reflect Te Whāriki, contemporary research, professional requirements and evolving needs of tamariki, whānau and ECE services.
• Connect with the sector by building authentic relationships with ECE employers, Māori and Pacific education communities and professional bodies.
• Lead meaningful improvement using learner feedback, academic data and sector insights to strengthen educational quality and outcomes.

Educación

Master-level postgraduate qualification in education, ECE or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) seeks an experienced academic leader to head the Early Childhood Education department. You will provide academic leadership for ECE programmes including ITE, lead and develop teams, and drive improvements in teaching quality, assessment and curriculum to keep programmes contemporary and inclusive.

You will champion Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te ao Māori, te reo Māori, and meaningful community engagement to support culturally responsive education for tamariki and