HOD Creative Industries - Commencing 2027

Nga Tawa Diocesan School; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite accommodation

Job summary

Nga Tawa Diocesan School is seeking an enthusiastic and creative educator to lead our Creative Industries department and take the next step into middle management leadership. You will teach Photography, Digital Technology, and Design and Visual Communication to develop and grow the programme.

We value strong communication, organisational skills, and a passion for sharing creativity with students. Onsite accommodation may be available; join a supportive school community dedicated to developing

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification and be a qualified teacher.
• Have a relevant tertiary qualification in an appropriate arts, technology or related discipline.
• Have teaching experience in one or more relevant curriculum areas.
• Outline your areas of strength within the creative industries in your application.

Responsibilities

• Lead as a middle manager within the Creative Industries department.
• Teach Photography, Digital Technology, and Design & Visual Communication.
• Develop and grow the creative industries programme.
• Contribute to opportunities for students in the arts and technology.

Skills

Creative industries

Arts disciplines

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Teaching qualification

Arts/Technology degree

Job description

Full time, Permanent

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Middle leadership

Technology, The arts

2 MU and 1 MMA

Nga Tawa is seeking an enthusiastic and creative educator to lead our creative industries.

Our current head of creative industries has made a significant contribution to the development and success of creative industries at Nga Tawa, establishing a strong and engaging programme. As she moves into retirement, we are looking for a special person to continue the growth and success of the department.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher who is looking to take the next step into a middle management leadership role.

You will be required to teach in some of the following areas:

• Photography
• Digital technology
• Design and visual communication

Please indicate your particular areas of strength and expertise in your application.

About you

Are you an educator who:

• Is passionate about creative industries and enthusiastic about sharing this passion with students.
• Has strong skills and experience in one or more relevant arts or technology disciplines.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is organised and able to manage the responsibilities of a middle management role.

Skills and experience

Applicants must:

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification and be a qualified teacher.
• Have a relevant tertiary qualification in an appropriate arts, technology or related discipline.
• Have teaching experience in one or more relevant curriculum areas.

Please outline your relevant qualifications, teaching experience and particular areas of strength within the creative industries in your application.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive school community and play a key role in developing the creative opportunities available to our students.

Onsite accommodation may be available if required.