Learning Leader of English

Putaruru College; Putaruru; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Relocation support

Job summary

Putāruru College is seeking an inspiring and dedicated learning leader for English to guide the Years 7–13 English team and shape a high-quality curriculum. The role focuses on curriculum leadership, evidence-informed teaching, and tracking student progress in a relational school environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced English teacher and leader who is passionate about mentoring colleagues, reporting to the Senior Leader, Data and Achievement, and building strong

Qualifications

• Outstanding practitioner with Years 7–13 English expertise.
• Organized leader with digital literacy and data analysis skills who champions literacy and values relational culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide curriculum and pedagogical leadership across Years 7–13.
• Oversee curriculum coverage and evidence-informed teaching.
• Track student progress, sub-level acceleration, and achievement data.
• Mentor teachers and present annual reports to the school board.
• Build positive relationships with students, whānau, and colleagues.

Skills

English expertise

Data analysis

Digital literacy

Relational culture

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Putāruru College is seeking an inspiring, dedicated and relational leader to join our team as learning leader for English.

Are you an energetic, passionate teacher of English ready to step into a leadership role?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced English teacher and leader who is passionate about guiding and supporting our English team, driving subject progress, and helping shape an engaging, high-quality curriculum across Years 7–13.

About the role

• Provide curriculum and pedagogical leadership across Years 7–13.
• Oversee curriculum coverage and evidence-informed teaching.
• Track student progress, sub-level acceleration, and achievement data.
• Mentor teachers and present annual reports to the school board.
• Build positive relationships with students, whānau, and colleagues.

Who we are looking for

• An outstanding practitioner with strong Years 7–13 English expertise.
• An organized leader with digital literacy and data analysis skills who champions literacy and values relational culture.

School housing is available to assist the successful applicant with relocating to Putāruru.

Reporting to the Senior Leader, Data and Achievement.

Responsible for English Department teachers.