Science Head of Department

Kelston Boys' High School; Auckland; In loco; NZD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kelston Boys’ High School in West Auckland is seeking an innovative, skilled Head of Science to lead the department. You will oversee curriculum planning, support and mentor staff, and promote effective teaching and learning.

The role requires collaboration with colleagues to create meaningful learning pathways, improve student achievement, and contribute to the schoolwide co-curricular programme. Physics can be the preferred subject but is not essential.

Competenze

• Oversee curriculum planning and development for the Science department.
• Ability to teach across junior and senior year levels.
• Contribute to the schoolwide co-curricular programme.

Mansioni

• Lead the Science department and mentor staff to improve teaching quality.
• Work with colleagues to develop meaningful learning pathways for students.
• Promote effective, student-centred teaching practices and collaboration.

Conoscenze

leadership

curriculum planning

staff mentoring

collaboration

student-centred teaching

Formazione

Certificated teacher

Descrizione del lavoro

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
Science
3 Permanent Management Units (MUs) 1 Permanent Middle-management Allowance (MMA)

Kelston Boys’ High School is a state boys’ secondary school in West Auckland, providing education for 800+ students in Years 9–13.

We are seeking an innovative, skilled and enthusiastic teacher to lead our Science department. As Head of Department, you will oversee curriculum planning and development, support and mentor staff, and promote effective teaching and learning.

You will work collaboratively with teachers to develop meaningful learning pathways and improve student achievement. The ability to teach across both junior and senior year levels is essential. A contribution to the schoolwide co-curricular programme is also expected.

Physics is the preferred teaching subject, but it is not a requirement.

About you

• passionate about science education and student achievement
• committed to effective, student-centred teaching practices
• able to lead and support colleagues
• collaborative, organised and committed to continuous improvement
• skilled at building positive relationships with students, whānau and colleagues

About Kelston Boys’ High School

Established in 1963, the school is built around the values of Excellence, Resilience, Respect and Family.

We have a diverse student community and offer a broad range of academic, sporting, cultural and vocational pathways.

Our motto, “To Wisdom with Honour,” reflects our commitment to supporting young men to grow, develop their strengths and reach their potential.

Physical address:
Archibald Road, New Lynn, Auckland