Huanui College Northland

Curriculum leader - science

Huanui College is dedicated to fostering achievement and providing an environment that encourages all students to develop their abilities and strive for personal excellence. Our commitment to excellence and personal development is reflected in our dynamic and supportive learning environment.  

We are an independent, coeducational Y7–13 school, located in Whangarei 10 minutes from the city and 20 minutes' drive to the beautiful Tutukaka Coast. We offer rigorous academic programmes based on the Cambridge Curriculum.

Huanui College prides itself on having a staff with strong professional integrity. Our teachers are passionate about their jobs and genuinely care for students and their outcomes. Our teachers also have excellent curriculum knowledge and are up-to-date with best teaching practice.  

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to lead the science learning area to ensure the delivery of an outstanding science curriculum. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of teaching and learning within the learning area, developing teaching practice, fostering student achievement, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. 

Student engagement in science is high and the learning area is well-resourced. A strong emphasis is placed on discussion, research and the use of resources to stimulate independent thinking and prepare students to be future problem solvers.   

Applicants should state their specialist area and their ability to support the delivery of biology, chemistry, physics, marine science and/or psychology. 

To excel in this position you should have:

• Developing or established leadership skills
• A willingness to learn, lead and create an effective team
• An innovative, positive and forward-thinking approach
• Good communication and relationship skills
• The ability to provide a high challenge/high support learning environment
• A focus on self-reflection and an ethos of continuous improvement. 

Applicants are welcome to come and visit the college to view our learning environment.

Start date 21 January 2025.