Head of Learning Area - Science

St Mary's College (Wellington); Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Renovated science labs

Central Wellington location

Supportive staff culture

Job summary

St Mary’s College (Wellington) in Wellington seeks a dynamic Head of Learning Area - Science to lead the science faculty and advance curriculum delivery for Years 7–15. The role encompasses middle leadership responsibilities, collaboration with staff, and a focus on quality STEM outcomes.

The college has recently upgraded science laboratories to support innovative teaching. The position is full-time and permanent, starting from the 2027 school year or by negotiation.

Qualifications

• Strong science education background with ability to lead a learning area.
• Experience in middle leadership or management roles.
• Capable of curriculum delivery and people management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Head of Learning Area - Science, overseeing curriculum delivery.
• Manage staff and collaborate with faculty.
• Drive STEM outcomes and student engagement across Years 7–15.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

People management

Collaboration

Science education

Education

Teaching qualification

Middle leadership experience

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Job description

St Mary's College (Wellington) Wellington

Head of Learning Area - Science

Full time, Permanent

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Middle leadership
Science
2 MU and 1 MMA (with the possibility of a further 1MU)

Are you a dynamic and innovative science educator, ready to take on a key leadership role? Are you collaborative and astute? Are you a capable manager of both curriculum delivery and of people? If so, we invite you to join our vibrant learning community as the Head of Learning Area - Science.

Located in central Wellington, St Mary’s College is a close-knit community that is known for its supportive culture, collegial staff and outstanding academic outcomes. We are immensely proud of our students' passion for the sciences and many of our graduates proceed to successful tertiary studies in STEM fields. Our students are engaged, bright, motivated and ready to be challenged and inspired.

This is an exciting time to join the science faculty. We have recently renovated our science laboratories which gives us excellent learning spaces.

This is a full-time, permanent position, from the start of the 2027 school year (or by negotiation with the successful candidate). Applicants with previous middle management experience will have an advantage. Being a biology or physics specialist will be an advantage too.

There is the opportunity for a further Management Unit if you have the right qualifications to also take on the role of Lab Manager.

Please note that all staff appointed to St Mary’s College are expected to support the Catholic special character of the school.