Vacancies

Head of English Department

Nga Tawa Diocesan School is a special character boarding and day school for girls in Years 9 - 13. For over 134 years, we’ve helped young women discover their passions and grow into confident, capable individuals.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate educator to lead our English Department as our current Head of English has been appointed as our Deputy Principal – Curriculum. The Head of English Department is responsible for professionally leading and managing curriculum specific to English and Languages, managing resources and providing leadership to staff to promote quality teaching and learning.

The English department is a key curriculum area within our school and a significant pillar of our academic success. We are looking for a leader with great energy and vision who will continue to foster and build upon our strong literacy, NCEA, and CAA results.

The successful applicant will:

• Professionally lead the development, delivery, and evaluation of the curriculum specific to English and languages.
• Support and drive the academic success of our students.
• Have a strategic vision for this pivotal learning areas for the future.
• Lead a well-resourced department with passionate and experienced teachers.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a New Zealand-registered teacher with extensive secondary teaching experience in the NCEA framework.
• Is an expert in the field of English and demonstrates excellence in classroom teaching.
• Has a strong theoretical and practical knowledge of curriculum design, learning, and assessment.
• Has a grounding in the New Zealand bicultural context and understands the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and cultural responsiveness in education.
• Has experience in NZQA marking panels, or subject associations.
• Has successful experience in relevant management roles (preferred but not essential).

This is a full-time, permanent position.
If you’re ready to inspire our staff and students to achieve their best, submit your cover letter, CV, and a completed application form to Principal Lesley Carter at employment@ngatawa.school.nz. 

Start Date: Term 3 or earlier by negotiation
Applications Close: Thursday 10 April  

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