Head of Faculty - Mathematics

Ōtorohanga College; Waikato; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ōtorohanga College is seeking an innovative and relational leader to join our team as Head of Faculty – Mathematics. This role leads curriculum, pedagogy and assessment practices to accelerate student achievement and inspire learners to see themselves as capable mathematicians.

The successful applicant will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, student-centered and committed to continuous improvement, contributing to the broader college leadership and culture.

Qualifications

• Strong curriculum and pedagogical leadership across Mathematics.
• Ability to lead a high-performing, collaborative Faculty with focus on student outcomes.
• Use achievement and assessment data to identify needs, address disparities and accelerate learner progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong curriculum and pedagogical leadership across Mathematics.
• Lead a high-performing, collaborative Faculty with a strong focus on student outcomes.
• Use achievement and assessment data to identify needs, address disparities and accelerate learner progress.
• Support teachers to develop consistent, evidence-informed teaching practice.
• Build positive relationships with students, whānau and colleagues.
• Contribute actively to the wider life and leadership of the College.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Pedagogical leadership

Staff collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Middle leadership
Mathematics and statistics
2 Units

Ōtorohanga College is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic and relational leader to join our team as Head of Faculty – Mathematics.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mathematics teacher and leader who is committed to accelerating student achievement, developing effective teaching practice and inspiring students to see themselves as capable mathematicians.

We are looking for someone who will:

• provide strong curriculum and pedagogical leadership across Mathematics
• lead a high-performing, collaborative Faculty with a strong focus on student outcomes
• use achievement and assessment data to identify needs, address disparities and accelerate learner progress
• support teachers to develop consistent, evidence-informed teaching practice
• build positive relationships with students, whānau and colleagues
• contribute actively to the wider life and leadership of the College
• be committed to our Vision of Empowering Learners To Succeed and our guiding Motto, Honour Before Honours.

The successful applicant will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who is student-centred, solution-focused and committed to continuous improvement.

At Ōtorohanga College, we value relationships, belonging, achievement and high expectations. We are proud of our students and our community and are looking for a leader who will bring energy, purpose and a genuine commitment to making a difference.

If you are ready to lead a Mathematics Faculty, inspire staff and students and contribute to a positive and ambitious College culture, we would love to hear from you.