Head of Learning - Physical Education and Health

Ruawai College; Northland; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Bonding Scheme

Job summary

Ruawai College in New Zealand is seeking a Head of Learning - Physical Education and Health for a full-time permanent appointment. The role leads the PE and Health curriculum across Secondary (Years 7–15) and wharekura, with a focus on middle leadership and collaboration with senior leaders to shape coherent learning pathways for tauira.

The successful applicant will deliver a high-quality curriculum, provide pastoral care, and contribute to a supportive school culture.

Qualifications

• Registration with the New Zealand Teaching Council is required.
• Experience leading curriculum development for Physical Education and Health.
• Ability to build learning pathways and support tauira.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Physical Education and Health curriculum.
• Collaborate with curriculum leaders and SLT to develop coherent pathways.
• Provide pastoral care and co-curricular involvement.
• Drive high-quality teaching and student engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Pastoral care

Education

Registration with NZ Teaching Council

Job description

Head of Learning - Physical Education and Health

Full time, Permanent

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Middle leadership
Health and physical education
1MU + 1MMA

We are seeking a passionate and energetic Head of Physical Education and Health. This is a full-time, permanent position offering an exciting opportunity to shape and grow the future of Physical Education and Health at our kura.

The successful applicant will join a collaborative team of curriculum leaders who work closely with one another and the senior leadership team to build strong and coherent learning pathways for our tauira. We are committed to delivering a high-quality curriculum that engages and supports all learners to reach their potential.

We provide high quality pastoral care, co-curricular activities and we are a PB4L/Restorative school. If you are ready to inspire our students and become part of a school where your contribution matters, we invite you to apply today to become a part of a high performing school.

Interviews may be held prior to the closing date, but appointments will be made after that date.

Additional information

• Applicants must be registered with the New Zealand Teaching Council
• The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $62,862 - $105,686, depending on applicants' qualifications and experience. Individuals' actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed
• We are part of the Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS).