Leader of learning: languages

Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham); Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic Girls' School in Waikato is seeking a languages teacher for a Leader of Learning role. The successful candidate will teach German, French, Spanish, and ESOL while demonstrating effective pedagogy and leadership. A commitment to the school's Catholic Character is essential. Applicants must hold a current NZ practising certificate and have experience teaching German.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of effective pedagogy.
• Ability to coach and mentor staff in the languages learning area.
• Commitment to support of Catholic Character.

Responsibilities

• Teach languages including German, French, Spanish, and ESOL.
• Contribute to strategic development at the school.
• Influence meaningful and sustainable change.

Skills

Experience teaching German

Collaboration skills

Leadership experience

Education

Current NZ practising certificate

Job description

Overview

Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) Waikato

Leader of learning: languages

Full time, Permanent

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

Learning languages
3MU + 1MMA

Role and responsibilities

Sacred Heart Girls’ College is seeking an experienced languages teacher wishing to move into a middle leadership role or a current leader of learning wishing to diversify and develop their leadership opportunities. Subjects taught are German, French, Spanish and ESOL. Experience teaching German is essential. Please state areas of expertise in your application.

As a contributor to school-wide strategic development you must be able to demonstrate a sound, evidence-based understanding of effective pedagogy and have the capacity to collaborate effectively and influence meaningful and sustainable change. A key aspect of this role includes coaching and mentoring staff across the languages learning area.

As a Catholic school, we promote relationship-based learning and restorative practices. We pursue continuous professional learning, encourage effective pedagogy and collaborative professionalism. We are responsive to change and cultivate an enriching experience of school that is meaningful, purposeful and in the service of others.

We are proud of our Catholic and Mission culture. A genuine commitment to the support of our Catholic Character along with its strong Mission Charism and co-curricular life, is essential, and a condition of appointment.

Applicants must hold a current NZ practising certificate.

How to apply

Please specify the position you are applying for in the subject line and send your cover letter and CV with the application form, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
52 Clyde Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton

Postal Address:
PO Box 4064, Hamilton East, Hamilton, 3247