Regional Head of Department - Commerce

OneSchool Global; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Clothing allowance

Generous non-contact time

Job summary

OneSchool Global New Zealand is seeking an experienced head of Department for Commerce to lead curriculum, assessment, and professional learning across our nationwide network. You will shape teaching and learning within our Learning to Learn framework and work closely with Campus Principals and the Regional Director of Teaching and Learning to drive student outcomes.

The role oversees Year 9–12 Commerce subjects, supports teachers, and fosters continuous improvement in a multi-campus

Qualifications

• Must hold NZ teacher registration.
• Experience leading a Commerce department.
• Experience aligning curriculum with NCEA standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide curriculum leadership across Commerce for multiple year levels (Year 9–12).
• Lead curriculum planning, assessment design, moderation, and quality assurance.
• Support and mentor teachers to maintain high teaching standards.
• Monitor student achievement data and drive improvement.
• Ensure alignment with NCEA requirements and assessment best practice.
• Facilitate departmental meetings, professional learning, and subject development.
• Collaborate with Campus Principals to support teacher performance and student success.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum leadership

Digital tools

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

NZ teacher registration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Commerce specialist to join OneSchool Global New Zealand as our Regional Head of Department - Commerce, commencing Term 1, 2027.

This role can be based at any of our 18 campuses across New Zealand. Please indicate your preferred location in your application.

In this key leadership role, you will shape the teaching and learning of Commerce across our network within our Learning to Learn framework. Working closely with Campus Principals, teachers, and the Regional Director of Teaching and Learning, you will provide curriculum leadership, support outstanding student outcomes, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide curriculum leadership across Commerce, including Year 9 Commerce, Year 10 Commerce, Accounting, Economics, and Business Studies.
• Lead curriculum planning, assignment design, moderation, and quality assurance.
• Support and mentor teachers to maintain high teaching standards.
• Monitor student achievement data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure alignment with NCEA requirements and assessment best practice.
• Facilitate departmental meetings, professional learning, and subject development.
• Work collaboratively with Campus Principals to support teacher performance and student success.

What You'll Bring

• Proven excellence in teaching Commerce - state specialist subject/s
• Leadership experience in a middle or senior leadership position.
• Strong curriculum, assessment, and moderation knowledge.
• Effective use of digital learning tools.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across multiple campuses.

You Will Need

• Current New Zealand teacher registration.
• Secondary teaching experience in Commerce subjects.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Why Join OneSchool Global?

• Salary consistently above the state sector.
• Health insurance and clothing allowance.
• Generous non-contact time for planning, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Modern digital learning environment.
• Ongoing leadership development through our Teacher Academy.
• Small class sizes and strong regional support.
• No after-school sport or cultural activity requirements.

All applicants must have NZ teaching, NCEA experience, and eligibility to work in New Zealand.