Head of Junior Science – Chemistry Specialist

Westlake Boys High School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Boys High School in Auckland is seeking an experienced science teacher with a specialty in chemistry to lead our junior science programme. Start date: 28 January 2027.

The role involves collaborative curriculum development across Years 9 and 10 within a well-resourced science faculty. Applicants must be NZ registered, fully conversant with the NZ Curriculum, and have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Qualifications

• NZ registered and fully conversant with the NZ Curriculum.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.
• Experience leading curriculum development for Years 9 and 10.
• Base salary set by the Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement (STCA) and ranges NZD64,119 to NZD107,886.

Responsibilities

• Lead the junior science programme for Years 9 and 10.
• Teach chemistry at senior levels.
• Collaborate with the science faculty to develop curriculum and resources.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Organisational skills

Chemistry teaching

Senior level teaching

Collaborative educator

Education

NZ Registered Teacher

Job description

About the role

Westlake Boys High School is seeking an experienced science teacher with specialty in chemistry to lead our junior science programme.

• Start date: 28 January 2027

We are looking for a collaborative and innovative educator with strong curriculum knowledge, excellent organisational skills and the ability to teach chemistry at senior levels.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead curriculum development across Years 9 and 10 within a supportive and well resourced science faculty.

Westlake Boys High School is a state secondary school in Forrest Hill on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand. We have achieved huge successes in sport, music and in the classroom. Academically, our students leave school with some of the best results in the country. Our NZ scholarship results have been exceptional for several years, and we consistently have students included in the NZ Premier Scholars list, placing them in the top 10-12 achieving students in the whole country.

Applicants must be NZ registered, fully conversant with theNZ Curriculumand have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. We are a AEWV employer.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Secondary Teacher's Collective Agreement (STCA) Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement (2025–2027) The base salary for trained and registered teachers currently ranges from NZD64,119 to NZD107,886.00, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Individuals’ actual base salary will be established by asalary assessment by Education Payrollonce a role is confirmed.

Direct enquiries to:

Juanita Fordham, Director of People and Culture