Unit Leader - Auckland Central Unit (Grafton)

Northern Health School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Auckland seeks a Unit Leader to co-lead their Auckland Central unit. This permanent, full-time role requires an experienced, fully registered teacher with a strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and culturally responsive pedagogy. The successful candidate will lead a team of teachers in delivering learner-focused programmes to students with high health needs, starting in term 4, 2025 or term 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have experience leading a team of teachers.
• Must understand and apply the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Full NZ driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the Auckland Central school unit.
• Support teachers in delivering programmes to high health needs students.
• Ensure culturally responsive teaching practices are employed.

Skills

Experience in delivering learner focused programmes

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Knowledge of New Zealand Curriculum

Leadership experience

Education

Fully registered teacher

Job description

Unit Leader - Auckland Central Unit (Grafton)

Full time, Permanent

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Other senior leadership

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Permanent, full-time role to commence term 4, 2025 or term 1, 2026

Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school that provides education and transition support for year 0-14 students whilst ill health prevents them attending their regular school. School management and administration is predominantly based in Auckland with school units in centres throughout the north island from Kaitaia to Gisborne, Taupo and Taranaki.

We seek a Unit Leader to co-lead our Auckland Central school unit, together with a second unit leader due to the size of this unit. You will be leading a team of teachers delivering learner focused programmes to ākonga with high health needs.

The successful applicant will be an experienced, fully registered teacher with a highly developed knowledge of school curriculum, including culturally responsive pedagogy, and an excellent understanding and practical application of the New Zealand Curriculum is critical for this role. Knowledge of teaching across all year levels and previous health school experience an advantage.

Recent leadership experience and an ability to support students with Te Ao Māori and Te reo Māori also an advantage.

A full NZ driving licence is essential for this position.

Physical address:
Level 1 60 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland