Science Head of Department

Kelston Boys' High School; Whau; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelston Boys' High School in West Auckland is seeking an innovative Head of Science to lead our department. You will oversee curriculum planning and development, support and mentor staff, and promote effective teaching and learning across junior and senior year levels.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues to develop meaningful learning pathways, improve student achievement, and contribute to the school’s co-curricular programme. Physics is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee curriculum planning and development for the Science department.
• Support and mentor staff to promote effective teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop meaningful learning pathways and improve student achievement.
• Contribute to the school-wide co-curricular programme and cross-year teaching.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Staff mentorship

Student-centred teaching

Collaborative leadership

Relationship building

Job description

Starting Term 1, 2027

About the role

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

We’re looking for someone who is:

• 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.