Strategic Leader - Humanities & Commerce Faculty

Kristin School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kristin School in New Zealand is seeking a transformative Head of Faculty for Humanities and Commerce to lead curriculum strategy, manage operations, and oversee pastoral and academic outcomes across the Middle and Senior Schools.

The role requires a proven leadership track record in secondary education, strong budgeting skills, and a commitment to bicultural curriculum design in alignment with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

• Evidence of leadership or senior management in a secondary school.
• Proven track record in Humanities, Commerce, or related disciplines.
• Ability to translate strategic goals into innovative, student-centred learning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide curriculum leadership across Middle and Senior Schools.
• Lead recruitment, induction, professional development, and annual performance reviews.
• Oversee curriculum implementation, assessment, and reporting for fairness and rigor.
• Develop and manage the faculty budget in collaboration with the Director of Business Services.
• Model exemplary teaching practice and support staff mentorship.
• Engage whānau and the wider school community in co-curricular and school events.
• Demonstrate current Practising Certificate with Teaching Council and bicultural commitment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum leadership

Staff management

Budgeting & financial literacy

Assessment & reporting

Bicultural capability

Relationship building

Communication & collaboration

Problem solving

Staff mentorship

Education

Teaching Council Practising Certificate

Job description

Kristin School in New Zealand is seeking a transformative Head of Faculty for Humanities and Commerce to lead curriculum strategy, manage operations, and oversee pastoral and academic outcomes across the Middle and Senior Schools.

The role requires a proven leadership track record in secondary education, strong budgeting skills, and a commitment to bicultural curriculum design in alignment with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.