Rangitoto College Auckland

HOD Languages

At Rangitoto College, we have an ambitious vision for outstanding educational outcomes for our students. The foundations of this vision are in developing genuine expertise in teaching and classroom practice, honing optimal conditions for learning, and providing a powerful and empowering curriculum. We offer both the NCEA and IB Diploma.

The position of HOD of Languages is an exciting opportunity for a leader to grow and thrive in a high-performing and dynamic environment. You will have high expectations of yourself and an appetite for challenge and for continuing to develop your leadership. Our Languages department has 7 additional teachers, teaching Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Mandarin and French IB.

You will be leading a team that supports and provides meaningful pathways for students. 

Ideally, you will have experience in the secondary or tertiary education sector, and can demonstrate:

• Positive working relationships with students, school management, businesses and other stakeholders
• The ability to lead a team in an educational environment
• Self-motivation, flexibility, and excellent time management skills
• The ability to plan and prioritise tasks, and have a high attention to detail
• High level of written and oral communication skills
• The ability to look for opportunities to continually improve the outcomes of the Languages Department

This is a full-time permanent position. Onsite parking is available.

The role commences at the start of Term 3, 2024.

Given the nature of this role, the outgoing HOD will provide a handover for the first 2 weeks of term 3.

Contract and remuneration will be in accordance with the Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement (CA) https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/. as assessed by the Salary Assessment Unit of the Ministry of Education. Annual remuneration is dependent on service and qualifications, starting rate of $59,027.00 and top rate of $99,216.00 plus allowances as above. Hours of work will be as set out in the STCA. 

We encourage visits by appointment, and a full application pack is obtainable at https://schooljobs.nz/Job/HOD-Languages-Term-3-2024/Auckland/3674.

Please contact pam.watson@rangitoto.school.nz