Leader in English

Takapuna Grammar School; Devonport-Takapuna; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Takapuna Grammar School invites applications for an experienced full-time English teacher to take on a leadership role in the English department. The successful candidate will have a strong English background and proven leadership and staff management experience, with a focus on teaching and learning.

This role involves driving curriculum and assessment changes in line with NZC, and leadership units may be available.

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher with NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.
• Strong English background.
• Leadership and staff management experience.
• Experience with curriculum and assessment changes.
• Willingness to lead change in curriculum and assessment programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English department and participate in strategic planning.
• Take on leadership responsibilities within the English programme.
• Contribute to curriculum and assessment reform aligned with NZC.
• Manage staff development and performance within the department.
• Participate in the school’s co-curricular programme.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Curriculum development

Education

NZ teaching qualification

Job description

Takapuna Grammar School is seeking an experienced full-time teacher of English to take on a leadership role in the English department.

The upcoming changes in the NZC provide an opportunity for development and change in both our senior and junior programmes, and this role involves responsibilities in these areas.

The successful applicant will be someone with a strong educational background in English and experience in leadership and staff management. Expertise in teaching and learning, and a willingness to assess and lead change, where necessary, in our curriculum and assessment programmes are also important qualities we would expect applicants to have.

Management units will be available for the right candidate once the role is agreed upon and established.

This position commences Term 1, 27 January 2027. All staff are expected to participate in the school’s extensive co-curricular programme.

Applicants must be NZ registered teachers and have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.