Leader of learning: languages, Cl47 Tagged

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in New Zealand seeks an experienced languages teacher for a middle leadership role. The ideal candidate will teach German, French, Spanish, and ESOL, and must possess a current NZ practising certificate. Responsibilities include mentoring staff and contributing to strategic development. Qualifications in religious instruction aligned with the school's character are required. Applications must specify the position in the subject line.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching German is essential.
• Current NZ practising certificate is required.
• Willingness to participate in religious instruction is needed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic development with evidence-based pedagogy.
• Collaborate to influence meaningful change.
• Coach and mentor staff in the languages area.
• Support the languages learning area across Years 7–15.

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to school-wide strategic development with a sound, evidence-based understanding of effective pedagogy.
• Collaborate effectively and influence meaningful and sustainable change.
• Coach and mentor staff across the languages learning area.
• Support the languages learning area across Years 7–15 / wharekura (Middle leadership).

Qualifications and requirements

Current NZ practising certificate is required. Willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of appointment. As a Catholic and state-integrated school, we promote relationship-based learning and restorative practices.

Additional information

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.

Applicants who do not qualify for the 'tagged' position may apply for the alternate advertisement.

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