Head of Mathematics – Lead a High-Performing Dept

Wellington Girls' College; Wellington; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington Girls' College invites applications for the Head of Department: Mathematics position, commencing January 2027. You will lead an experienced, high-performing maths and statistics department spanning Years 7–15 and wharekura, with responsibilities for curriculum leadership and teaching quality.

The role requires NZ teacher registration and IQA suitability for NZ Secondary Schools; base salary will be established by the relevant collective agreement and experience, with a range already

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Mathematics department or similar.
• Strong leadership and curriculum development skills.
• Commitment to high student achievement in senior secondary Mathematics and Statistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mathematics and statistics department (Years 7–15/wharekura).
• Oversee curriculum, assessment, and teaching quality.
• Support staff development and liaise with senior leadership.

Skills

Mathematics leadership

Department leadership

Education

NZ teaching registration

IQA suitable for NZ Secondary Schools

Job description

Wellington Girls' College invites applications for the Head of Department: Mathematics position, commencing January 2027. You will lead an experienced, high-performing maths and statistics department spanning Years 7–15 and wharekura, with responsibilities for curriculum leadership and teaching quality.

The role requires NZ teacher registration and IQA suitability for NZ Secondary Schools; base salary will be established by the relevant collective agreement and experience, with a range already