Assistant HOD Social Studies

To commence 26th January 2027.

As Assistant Head of Social Studies, your role is to ensure high-quality curriculum provision and effective teaching and learning within the Social Studies curriculum area. The role includes responsibility for assessing students’ needs, group and individual programme planning, progress monitoring, recording, evaluation and reporting and contributing to the aims and kaupapa of the school.

In addition to carrying out the professional duties of an experienced classroom teacher in accordance with the current Professional Standards for Secondary Teachers - Criteria for Quality Teaching document, you will demonstrate and promote the 6STP.

You will:

Actively support the Head of Department with implementing new initiatives

Lead one or more year level programmes within the department

You will have excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as the appropriate IT skills.

We value teachers who:

Have high expectations for students and themselves

Are reflective, collaborative and culturally responsive

Embrace innovation and digital tools

Are passionate about working in a diverse, culturally vibrant environment (75% Māori and Pacifica students)

We offer:

A supportive, collaborative team

Freedom to innovate and take risks

A culture that celebrates fun, creativity and connection

Students who are eager for meaningful learning experiences and teachers who believe in them.

You will have the opportunity to engage in project-based learning that our students at the heart of all that we do.

If this sounds like you, we would love to receive an application from you.

This position qualifies for the Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS). The eligible teacher recruited into this vacancy will receive annual payments accumulating to a maximum of $40,000 (before tax) after 5 years. See Teacher Bonding Scheme for more information.

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