Head of Faculty Waiora (supporting all learning)

Diocesan School for Girls; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Ongoing professional development

Onsite fitness centre, swimming pool,

Physiotherapy services

Free covered parking

Wellness initiatives and social events

Strong sense of community

Job summary

Diocesan School for Girls in Epsom, Auckland, seeks a Head of Faculty Waiora to lead a team of 11 staff and oversee inclusive learning across Years 7–13. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on support for learning differences, gifted education, and health-related learning needs.

You will drive programmes, coordinate ASCs, and manage budget and reporting to improve student achievement and wellbeing within the Waiora team.

Qualifications

• Be a qualified and registered teacher with school management experience.
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in inclusive education or related field.
• Knowledge of learning differences, gifted and talented education, and health-related learning needs.
• Strong analytical, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to student wellbeing and the School's vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning support programmes for Years 7-13 and adapt units with staff.
• Oversee identification and extension of gifted and talented students through GATE Curious Minds.
• Coordinate support for students with health-related learning needs and return-to-learn planning.
• Manage Special Assessment Conditions and specialist reports while protecting student privacy.
• Provide financial and administrative leadership including budget management and reporting on outcomes.

Skills

Teacher leadership

Team motivation

Stakeholder communication

Strategic planning

Inclusive education

Education

Postgraduate qualification in inclusive education

Registered teacher (primary or secondary)

Job description

Head of Faculty Waiora (supporting all learning)

Diocesan School for Girls – Epsom, North Island

At Diocesan School for Girls, we are united by a shared purpose: to inspire and support the next generation of young women to be confident, resilient, and ready to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Every role at Dio contributes to this mission. Whether you're Teaching, managing systems, coordinating events, supporting property operations, or providing front-line service - your work plays an essential part in enabling our students to succeed.

You will lead a team of 11 teachers, teacher aides and support staff, providing strategic leadership across three connected areas of student need. You will:

• Lead learning support programmes for Years 7-13, liaising with students, families and specialists to identify and support learning needs, while working with subject teachers to adapt units of work and building staff awareness of learning differences
• Oversee the identification and extension of gifted and talented students through the School's GATE Curious Minds programme, including relationships with external GATE networks
• Coordinate support for students with health-related learning needs, including concussion and return-to-learn planning, liaising closely with medical professionals, Deans and families
• Manage Special Assessment Conditions and specialist reports, ensuring staff are well-informed while student privacy is protected
• Support students' transition into Dio and champion a culture of trust, collegiality and professional growth across the Waiora team
• Provide financial and administrative leadership for the Waiora team, including budget management and reporting on student achievement outcomes

Ngā pūkenga me whai: We're looking for someone with

• A qualified and registered Teacher (primary or secondary), with school management experience and the confidence to lead and motivate a team
• A postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in inclusive education, learning support, or a related specialist field
• Knowledge of, or experience with learning differences, gifted and talented education, and an understanding of health-related learning needs and return-to-learn processes
• Strong analytical, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work confidently across teaching, medical and external stakeholder groups
• A genuine commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion, and the School's vision and values

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Diocesan School for Girls is located in Epsom, Auckland, and offers a supportive environment where staff thrive professionally and personally.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive remuneration
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
• Access to our onsite fitness centre, swimming pool, and physiotherapy services
• Free covered parking for cars, bikes, and scooters (when available)
• Regular wellness initiatives and social events
• A strong sense of community and beautifully landscaped school grounds