Head Of Faculty English & Media Studies

Christ'S College; Christchurch; Presencial; NZD 110 000 - 140 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Collaborative professional environment

Professional development opportunities

Broader co-curricular involvement

Resumo da oferta

Christ’s College in Christchurch seeks an experienced educator to head the English & Media Studies Department and provide strategic leadership across the faculty from 2027. The role blends outstanding classroom practice with curriculum leadership and staff development to drive academic achievement and media studies growth.

The Head of Faculty will promote collaboration, ensure alignment with the College’s priorities, and support the wider co‑curricular life while upholding the College’s Anglican

Qualificações

• An excellent teacher and proven educational leader.
• Builds positive, collaborative relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy.
• Committed to innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Supports the Anglican character and wider co-curricular life of the College.
• Holds current registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the English & Media Studies Department and provide strategic leadership across the wider faculty.
• Oversee curriculum development, assessment standards and professional learning.
• Foster collaboration across departments and align teaching with the College's priorities.
• Support staff development and contribute to the school's co-curricular programme.

Conhecimentos

Educational leadership

Curriculum leadership

Staff development

English teaching

Media Studies

Formação académica

Bachelor of Education

Teaching Council registration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Christ’s College – Christchurch, South Island

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

Christ’s College is seeking an experienced and inspiring educator to lead our English & Media Studies Department while providing strategic leadership and oversight across the wider faculty starting 2027.

This role combines outstanding classroom practice with responsibility for curriculum leadership, staff development, academic achievement and the continued growth of Media Studies.

As Head of Faculty, the successful applicant will support the English and Media Department, promote consistency and collaboration across the faculty, and help align teaching and learning with the College’s strategic priorities.

Christ’s College offers the opportunity to work in a highly engaged and supportive school community where academic excellence, character development and a rich co-curricular programme are equally valued. Staff benefit from a collaborative professional environment, opportunities to contribute to the wider life of the college, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent teacher and proven educational leader
• Builds positive, collaborative relationships with students, colleagues and families
• Has strong curriculum, assessment and pedagogical knowledge
• Is committed to innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement
• Supports the special character, Anglican heritage and wider co-curricular life of the College
• Holds current registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand

The base salary for this role is set by the ISEA Collective salary scale and the position carries 3.5 management units.