Learning Area Leader - Mathematics

Rolleston College; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolleston College in Canterbury seeks a Head of Mathematics to lead the Mathematics department, guiding curriculum and pedagogy within a collaborative and learner-centred learning environment.

NZ registered teachers with a passion for developing self, community, and futures will thrive in a restorative-practice school that values mentoring and academic counselling, while supporting students across the whānau system.

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher with learner-centred focus
• Experience leading a department or senior leadership in education
• Commitment to collaborative, flexible, responsive learning environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mathematics department and oversee curriculum and pedagogy.
• Foster a learning community and mentor staff and students.
• Contribute to school culture through restorative practice and whānau involvement.

Job description

Are you a passionate educator looking for a new challenge in the area of Mathematics? We are looking for an enthusiastic Head of Mathematics to lead our vibrant department. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced mathematics teacher to take on this role at an exciting time in our Kura’s development. Applicants must be NZ registered, have a learner-centred focus, and be excited about working in a collaborative, flexible, and responsive learning environment.This comes with three management units.

Developing self, building communities, and transforming futures through the Rolleston Spirit is at the heart of everything we do at our College. As a teacher, you will be passionate about academic and personal success, able to cultivate a learning community, and desire to provide a genuine learner-centred education.

At Rolleston College, we work to provide contextual learning opportunities that provide our learners with choice and agency while still gaining the necessary skills, knowledge and qualifications. We believe in the concept of AKO and that we are all learners. Collaborative practice is fundamental to our curriculum and philosophy as educators.

As a restorative practice school, we strongly believe in building and enhancing positive professional relationships with our learners. All teachers are expected to be involved in our whānau system and actively provide mentoring and academic counselling to students in a warm and demanding way.