Leader of Learning Area (LOLA) – Arts and Languages

Napier Boys' High School; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Napier Boys' High School is seeking an experienced Leader of Learning Area (LOLA) for Arts and Languages to guide a diverse departments including Art, Music, Languages and Māori Studies. You will lead teaching, assessment and student achievement, supported by HoDs, with a focus on coherent curriculum planning and data-driven improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to literacy, numeracy and mātauranga Māori across the

Qualifications

• Proven curriculum and people leadership in a secondary setting.
• Experience delivering effective teaching practice within Arts and Languages.
• Ability to lead coherent curriculum planning aligned with NCEA and NZQA.
• Capability in assessment design, moderation and data-driven improvement.
• Strong organisational, communication and IT skills.
• Experience managing budgets, resources and learning environments.
• Commitment to literacy, numeracy, mātauranga Māori, eLearning and scholarship development.
• Collaborative approach and contribution to NBHS life.

Responsibilities

• Lead Arts and Languages learning area across departments.
• Support HoD’s and drive high-quality teaching and student achievement.
• Develop and implement coherent curriculum plans aligned with national directions.
• Oversee assessment design, moderation and use of achievement data.
• Promote literacy, numeracy and mātauranga Māori across the learning area.
• Manage budgets, resources, equipment and learning environments.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

People leadership

Arts and Languages expertise

Assessment design and data use

Collaboration and teamwork

Budget and resource management

IT proficiency

Job description

Leader of Learning Area (LOLA) – Arts and Languages

Full time, Permanent

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Middle leadership
Learning languages, The arts
2MU’s or equivalent

Leader of Learning Area (LOLA) – Arts and Languages3+ years’ experience

We seek an experienced and forward-thinking curriculum leader to join NBHS as leader of Arts and Languages. The learning area includes departments of Art, Music, Languages (Japanese and Spanish) and Māori Studies (Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Toi) with each subject having an HoD.

You should be an excellent classroom practitioner with the leadership capability to guide a diverse learning area, support HoD’s, and drive high-quality teaching, assessment and student achievement across Arts and Languages.

Requirements

• Proven curriculum and people leadership, able to build collaborative, high-performing teams.
• Experience delivering effective teaching practice within the Arts and Languages learning area.
• Ability to lead coherent curriculum planning and ensure alignment with NCEA, NZQA and national curriculum directions.
• Capability in assessment design, moderation and the use of achievement data to improve outcomes.
• Excellent organisation, communication and administrative skills, including confidence with IT.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, equipment and learning environments.
• A commitment to literacy, numeracy, mātauranga Māori, eLearning and scholarship development across the learning area.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to the wider life NBHS.

The position attracts two permanent Management Units or equivalent and 5 lessons (per cycle) time allowance or equivalent (timetable dependent).

The position commences January 2027, or by negotiation.

We are looking for a leader who can strengthen teaching and learning across Arts and Languages and contribute to our continued focus on improving outcomes for young men.