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Assistant Head of Social Studies

As Assistant Head of Social Studies, your role is to ensure high-quality curriculum provision and effective teaching and learning within the Social Studies curriculum area. The role includes responsibility for assessing students’ needs, group and individual programme planning, progress monitoring, recording, evaluation and reporting and contributing to the aims and kaupapa of the school. 

In addition to carrying out the professional duties of an experienced classroom teacher in accordance with the current Professional Standards for Secondary Teachers – Criteria for Quality Teaching document, you will demonstrate and promote the 6STP. You will:

  • Actively support the Head of Department with implementing new initiatives
  • Lead one or more year level programmes within the department

You will have excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as suitable IT skills.

We value teachers who:

  • Have high expectations for students and themselves
  • Are reflective, collaborative and culturally responsive
  • Embrace innovation and digital tools
  • Are passionate about working in a diverse, culturally vibrant environment (75% Māori and Pacifica students)

We offer:

  • A supportive, collaborative team
  • Freedom to innovate and take risks
  • A culture that celebrates fun, creativity and connection
  • Students who are eager for meaningful learning experiences and teachers who believe in them.

You will have the opportunity to engage in project-based learning that our students at the heart of all that we do.

If this sounds like you, we would love to receive an application from you.

This position qualifies for the Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS). The eligible teacher recruited into this vacancy will receive annual payments accumulating to a maximum of $40,000 (before tax) after 5 years. See Teacher Bonding Scheme for more information.

Please state your subject speciality.

All queries and applications (to include a cover letter, CV and the completed Application Form) to Philippa Kaisser, Principal’s EA.

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