Head of Learning Area - Years 1 to 8

KingsWay School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KingsWay School on the Hibiscus Coast of Auckland invites applications for a permanent full-time Head of Learning Area for Years 1-8 (year level to be determined), based at either our Junior or Senior campus, starting 28 January 2027.

The school is a high achieving, state-integrated Christian community educating over 2,000 students. The role blends classroom teaching with leading a year-level team, supporting student wellbeing, and shaping a positive staff culture in a faith-centered setting.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting high-quality, research-informed teaching practice.
• Monitoring student progress and achievement, guiding teaching approaches.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing teacher capability.
• Supporting student wellbeing, behaviour, discipleship and engagement.
• Strengths in Phase 2 Primary or Middle Years advantageous.

Job description

Area / composite (Years 1-15), Middle leadership
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
2SU

Do you want to be part of a Christian community of learning that nurtures young people towards their full potential as servant leaders in the Kingdom of God?

We have an opportunity to join our team as a permanent full-time Head of Learning Area in our Years 1-8 (Year level to be determined), based at either our Junior or Senior campus starting 28 January 2027.

Located on the Hibiscus Coast of Auckland, KingsWay is a high achieving, state integrated Christian school catering for Year 1-13 students, with a roll of over 2,000 students. Our staff are supportive and collaborative, and our work is inspired by love/aroha, heartened by faith/whakapono in Jesus Christ, and motivated by gospel hope/tūmanako.

About the role

We are seeking an educator and relational leader to join our Primary or Middle Years team as a Head of Learning Area. This leadership role combines classroom teaching with responsibility for leading a year-level team, supporting student wellbeing, and building a team culture. The role carries 2 Permanent Management Units.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting high-quality, research-informed teaching practice.
• Monitoring student progress and achievement and guiding teaching approaches.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing teacher capability.
• Supporting student wellbeing, behaviour, discipleship and engagement.
• Strengths in Phase 2 Primary or Middle Years advantageous.

Please see our full ad for more details.

An important condition of employment is that applicants must have a willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the Special Christian Character of KingsWay School. You will enjoy contributing and promoting a biblically informed, Christ-centred worldview, including how this translates to supporting and growing our students' faith, and will protect, enhance, and uphold our Christian character.

Applications close at 9am on Wednesday 30th September and must be submitted.