Ministry of Education Waikato

Curriculum lead (secondary schooling focus)

Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome.

Help shape the future of education

At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.

About this opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to support teachers and kaiako to design and teach local curriculum and marau ā-kura with a focus through Y7–13 of the learning pathway and supporting young people’s wellbeing. You will be part of a newly formed national team, and working closely with schools and kura to provide curriculum support.

These roles will be truly transformational. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the wellbeing of every learner is at the heart of our education system.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in teaching and learning, leadership, curriculum and assessment theory and practice, and an ability to support professional change at a secondary level
• Experiential knowledge and competencies in supporting curriculum design that has evidenced improved outcomes for diverse communities
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills, diplomacy and an ability to adapt to different interaction styles and contexts
• Proven experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with whānau, Māori and Pacific communities.

Please see the job description for further detail on the skills, knowledge and experience we are looking for.

More information

For further information, please visit https://www.education.govt.nz/curriculum-leads-recruitment

If this opportunity sounds of interest and you meet the requirements, we would welcome your application.