Liger Leadership Academy Otago

Senior physics and chemistry facilitator

About Liger Leadership Academy
The Liger Leadership Academy is dedicated to transforming education through innovative, relevant, and meaningful learning experiences. Our curriculum is split 50/50 between Essential Learning and Explorations, Liger’s project-based community projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Design Learning: Develop the senior science curriculum for Physics and Chemistry.
• Revolutionize Learning: Deliver a curriculum with complex concepts, real-world applications, and hands-on projects.
• Inspire and Innovate: Use cutting-edge technology and creative problem-solving strategies.
• Lead with Passion: Engage students with dynamic teaching methods.
• Empower Students: Mentor students to apply scientific principles innovatively.
• Collaborate and Create: Work with educators to integrate interdisciplinary approaches and develop unique educational experiences.

Position Overview Liger does not teach Level 1 but delivers some Level 2 standards in Year 11.

• Year 12: Physics and chemistry
• Year 11: General science
• Explorations: Possible involvement
• Essentials Program: Contribute to curriculum design and alignment with the new NZ Curriculum.
• Facilitation Duties:
• Year 12 physics and chemistry: 3 contact hours each, plus an additional hour for self-study.
• Year 11 general science: 2 contact hours per week.
• One morning and one lunch duty per week.
• Offer an after-school extension activity.

Always required as a Liger facilitator:

• Implement the latest educational trends and methodologies.
• Promote a skills and inquiry-based learning approach.
• Ensure teaching and learning cater to all students' needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve teaching and learning.
• Live Liger’s core values daily.
• Guide learners on how to learn.

Qualifications and experience:

• Registered teacher in NZ or eligible for registration.
• Degree in physics, chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience in teaching secondary school physics and chemistry.
• Strong understanding of the NCEA qualification framework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for science and education.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.