Job Vacancies

Assistant Head of Mathematics, full time, permanent, 1MU and 1MMA

Experienced teachers only.

Are you an energetic educator who sees teaching as more than a job — a craft that brings joy, challenge, and growth? Do you enjoy working with students across all year levels, 9 – 13, designing engaging, relevant lessons, and bringing creativity and structure to the classroom? Have you had previous experience in a high-equity index kura or similar setting?

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

As Assistant Head of Department, your role is to ensure high-quality curriculum provision and effective teaching and learning within the mathematics curriculum area. The role includes responsibility for assessing students’ needs, group and individual programme planning, curriculum delivery, progress monitoring, recording, evaluation and reporting, and contributing to meeting 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 HoD with implementing new initiatives and;

Lead one or more year level programmes within the department

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

We value teachers who:

Have high expectations for students and themselves

Are reflective, collaborative, and culturally responsive

Embrace innovation and digital tools

Love working in diverse, vibrant environments (75% Māori and Pasifika learners)

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

New Zealand teacher registration and certification would be an advantage but is not a prerequisite for applicants. However, the successful applicant will need to obtain this before commencing.

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers ranges from $68,685.00 to $105,686.00, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individuals actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.

Applications to be submitted to Philippa Kaisser, Principal’s EA via the email link below before 3pm on Thursday 12 March 2026. Applications must include a cover letter, CV and a completed application form.