Head of Faculty

Kristin School; Auckland; Vor Ort; NZD 110.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tuition discount for children

Laptop provided

Long service leave

Free on-site parking

Onsite gym access

Employee Assistance Program

Flu shots

First Aid Training

Zusammenfassung

Kristin School in Auckland seeks a Head of Faculty – Humanities & Commerce to lead curriculum, staff, and student outcomes across Middle and Senior Schools.

You will mentor Curriculum Leaders, oversee NCEA and IB pathways, and manage budgets with a focus on bicultural, student-centred learning. Competitive remuneration and benefits accompany the role.

Qualifikationen

• Strategic & Curriculum Leadership: drive planning, monitoring, review for academic excellence and wellbeing.
• Staff Management & Mentorship: line manage Humanities & Commerce staff; recruit, induct, develop, review.
• Quality Assurance & Assessment: oversee curriculum, student assessment, reporting.
• Operational & Financial Management: develop and manage faculty budget with Director of Business Services.
• Teaching: model exemplary teaching practice.
• Community Engagement: build relationships with students, whānau, and wider school community.
• A current Practising Certificate with NZ Teaching Council.
• Proven leadership in a secondary school environment.
• Proven track record as an outstanding educator in Humanities, Commerce, or related disciplines.
• Pedagogical & Strategic Leadership: translate strategy into student-centred initiatives.
• Relational & Bicultural Capability: integrate Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Te Ao Māori.
• Organisation & Budgeting: strong organisational, problem-solving, financial literacy.
• Co-Curricular Support: contribute to co-curricular and outdoor education.

Aufgaben

• Strategic & Curriculum Leadership: lead planning, monitoring, reflection, and review to drive excellence and wellbeing.
• Staff Management & Mentorship: line manage teachers, lead recruitment, induction, PD, and annual reviews.
• Quality Assurance & Assessment: oversee implementation, assessment, and reporting.
• Operational & Financial Management: develop and manage the faculty budget with the Director of Business Services.
• Teaching: model exemplary teaching practice.
• Community Engagement: build strong relationships with students, whānau, and the school community.
• Lead current Practising Certificate compliance and professional standards.
• Demonstrate leadership in secondary education and curriculum across Humanities & Commerce.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Curriculum leadership

Staff management

Budgeting

Bicultural capability

Ausbildung

Current Practising Certificate (Teaching Council NZ)

Jobbeschreibung

• Permanent | Full-time ( includes a minimum 0.6 FTE teaching load)
• Commencing Term 1 or 2, 2027 (negotiable)
• Teacher salary up to $122,400 p.a.
• $25,000 p.a. leadership allowance + 10 periods per cycle (ppc) time allowance

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

Kristin School is a co-educational, non-denominational, independent school on Auckland’s North Kristin School is a leading independent co-educational school for students from Early Learning to Year 13. We aim to provide a superior, all-round education that prepares students to be responsible global citizens, think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively, and learn enthusiastically throughout life.

The Kristin learning experience is real, connected, and deeply human. Students and staff experience our environment as balanced, supportive, and purposeful. Our core values guide us to progress with vision, integrity, and love.

We are seeking an inspirational and strategic Head of Faculty – Humanities & Commerce to provide curriculum leadership, operational management, and pastoral/academic oversight across both our Middle and Senior Schools.

Reporting directly to the Senior School Principal, you will lead a dedicated team of educators, mentor Curriculum Leaders, and oversee high-quality academic programmes across both NCEA and International Baccalaureate (IB) pathways.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic & Curriculum Leadership: Lead strategic planning, faculty monitoring, reflection, and review to drive continuous academic excellence and student wellbeing.
• Staff Management & Mentorship: Line manage Humanities & Commerce teachers and support staff; lead recruitment, induction, professional development, and annual performance reviews.
• Quality Assurance & Assessment: Oversee curriculum implementation, student assessment, and reporting to ensure fair, rigorous, and engaging learning experiences.
• Operational & Financial Management: Develop and manage the faculty budget in collaboration with the Director of Business Services.
• Teaching: Model exemplary teaching practice
• Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with students, whānau, and the wider school community while actively participating in co-curricular and school events.
• Current Practising Certificate registered with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
• A proven record of success in a leadership, management, or senior position within a secondary school environment.
• Proven track record as an outstanding educator within Humanities, Commerce, or related disciplines.
• Pedagogical & Strategic Leadership: Ability to translate strategic goals into innovative, student-centred learning initiatives and operational plans.
• Relational & Bicultural Capability: Excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to integrating bicultural perspectives (Te Tiriti o Waitangi / Te Ao Māori) into curriculum design and faculty culture.
• Organisation & Budgeting: Superior organisational skills, high emotional resilience, sound problem-solving abilities, and financial literacy in resource/budget management.
• Co-Curricular Support: Willingness and capability to contribute actively to Kristin’s co-curricular and outdoor education programmes.

We offer a vibrant, supportive, and well-resourced environment where you can truly make a difference. Your package includes competitive remuneration commensurate with your experience, a tuition fee discount for your children attending Kristin (if applicable), a laptop, long service leave and free on-site parking. You can access our onsite gym, EAP, flu shots and First Aid Training.

Kristin is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students. This position is subject to a safety check in accordance with the Children's Act 2014, which includes a Police vet, reference checks, and identity verification. Applicants must disclose any relevant convictions or findings at the time of application.