Team Leader – Science

Kuranui College; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School house accommodation

Job summary

Kuranui College in the South Wairarapa invites an experienced science educator to lead our science department. The role focuses on strong collaboration, resourcing, and driving student achievement in science across years 7–15 and NCEA Level 3.

You will model leadership, support staff, and prioritise literacy and numeracy while delivering high-quality specialist teaching in 3MU + 1MMA, with a house accommodation option for the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in a school science department.
• Ability to teach science to NCEA Level 3.
• Commitment to prioritising literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead a strong, collaborative science department within a growing college.
• Foster collegial practice and ensure effective learning across Years 7–15 and NCEA Level 3.
• Manage resources, staffing and professional learning to raise student achievement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Literacy & numeracy focus

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Middle leadership
Science
3MU + 1MMA

Lead a strong, collaborative, well-resourced science department in the heart of the South Wairarapa. Our innovative and growing college has a rare opportunity for an experienced leader.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• previous leadership experience
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to teach their specialist subject(s) to NCEA Level 3
• a commitment to prioritising literacy and numeracy.

About our college:

We are a growing school guided by our values of Manaakitanga, Mana Tangata, Aroha, Auahatanga, and Te Hiringa. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are looking for a like-minded, creative, and motivated individual to join our team.

There is a school house available for rent for the successful candidate.

Application requirement: Please state your specialist teaching area(s).