Description
Summary:
Māruawai College seeks a passionate leader for its Science department to guide curriculum development, assessment, and the ongoing success of science education.
Highlights:
1. Lead and support a team of teachers to deliver high-quality learning
2. Inspire curiosity and achievement across various science disciplines
3. Shape the direction of science education in a supportive environment
Māruawai College is seeking a passionate and forward-thinking leader to guide our Science department.
We are a welcoming school where staff work collaboratively, students feel safe to learn, and relationships are at the heart of what we do. Our Science programmes emphasise curiosity, real-world application, and meaningful pathways — and we are looking for a leader who shares this vision.
You will thrive here if you:
Enjoy leading and supporting a team of teachers to deliver high-quality learning
Build strong, respectful relationships with students, whānau, and colleagues
Have a clear understanding of effective science teaching across Years 7–13
Can inspire curiosity and achievement across a range of science disciplines
Value collaboration, innovation, and professional growth
The ability to teach senior Science to NCEA Level 3 in at least one specialist area is essential. Our department offers a breadth of subjects to Level 3 including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Agriculture, and the ability to support a wide curriculum is an advantage.
In this role, you will lead curriculum development, assessment practices, and the ongoing success of Science at Māruawai College. You will work with a supportive leadership team and have the opportunity to shape the direction of science education in our kura.
This is a permanent, full-time position with 2 Salary Units and 1 Middle Management Allowance. Additional units or responsibilities may be available depending on experience.
Why Māruawai College — and why Gore?
Living and working in Gore offers a lifestyle that’s increasingly hard to find:
Short commutes and a genuine work-life balance
Easy access to amazing outdoor landscapes
A supportive community where people know your name
Affordable school housing
We welcome applications from New Zealand registered teachers.