HOD Physics

Avondale College; Auckland; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Avondale College is seeking an experienced teacher and leader to become the HOD Physics, working with the Director of Science and other HODs to advance a large, well‑resourced science department.

The role provides an exciting opportunity to demonstrate expertise and leadership within a high‑performing department, with a full pathway in NCEA and Cambridge curricula. NZ registered teachers are required and participation in co‑curricular life is expected.

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher with leadership experience in physics.
• Ability to lead a large, well-resourced science department.
• Willingness to participate in co-curricular life and school priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Physics department as Head of Department (HOD).
• Collaborate with the Director of Science and other HODs to guide curriculum and teaching practice.
• Oversee NCEA and Cambridge pathway delivery within the department.

Job description

Secondary (Years 7-15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

Science

2MU & 1MMA

We have a vacancy for an experienced teacher/leader of Physics to become our new HOD Physics. You will work with our Director of Science and other HODs to lead our large and well-resourced science department.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for the right applicant to demonstrate your expertise and leadership within a high performing department. Our department offers a full pathway in both NCEA and Cambridge currcular.

Applicants for positions at Avondale College must be NZ registered teachers and will endorse the school's academic priority as well as be expected to participate in the extensive co-curricular life of the school.

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 to $105,686 depending on applicants' qualifications and experience. Individuals' actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.

To start Term 1 2027.