Leader of Learning, Science

School Jobs; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Rangiora High School seeks an innovative educational leader to guide the Science Faculty, drive curriculum excellence and empower staff and students in an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment.

The successful candidate will support PB4L implementations, restorative practices, and culturally responsive pedagogy, and will actively promote student voice and choice in learning, including commitments to co-curricular activities.

Qualifications

• Innovative educational leader to guide the Science Faculty.
• Drive curriculum excellence and empower staff and students.
• Commit to inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environments.
• PB4L, restorative practices, and culturally responsive pedagogy inform practice.
• Must be passionate about improving student engagement and achievement.
• Willing to engage in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Science Faculty and shape curriculum development.
• Support staff to deliver inclusive teaching and high engagement.
• Engage students with voice and choice in learning.
• Participate in co-curricular and extracurricular programs.

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Restorative practices

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Co-curricular involvement

Coaching staff

Equity & inclusion

Job description

Permanent, full-time from 28 January 2027 (4MU, 2MMA)

Rangiora High School is a progressive co-ed school of 1700 students. We are seeking an innovative educational leader to guide our Science Faculty, drive curriculum excellence, and empower staff and students in an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment.

Rangiora High School is committed to PB4L including restorative practices and culturally responsive pedagogy. We are actively seeking innovative practitioners who have student voice and choice firmly at the heart of their practice.

Applicants must be passionate about improving student engagement and achievement, and be willing to commit to co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Our school is an equal opportunities employer.

Applications close at 9am on Monday 14 September 2026.