Head Of Faculty Health and Physical Education

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher and leader who is passionate about student hauora, engagement and achievement. The successful applicant will lead a faculty committed to developing physical capabilities, promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting students’ personal, social and emotional wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Provide strong curriculum and pedagogical leadership across health and physical education.
• Lead a collaborative faculty focused on student hauora, engagement and achievement.
• Support teachers to develop effective, engaging and evidence-informed teaching practice.
• Use achievement and assessment information to identify student needs and strengthen learning progress.
• Create opportunities for students to develop physical skills, confidence, teamwork, leadership and a lifelong appreciation of physical activity.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment that promotes positive relationships, personal growth and wellbeing.
• Build strong relationships with students, whānau and colleagues.
• Contribute actively to the wider life and leadership of the college.

The successful applicant will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who is student-centred, solution-focused and committed to continuous improvement. They will bring energy, initiative and genuine enthusiasm for health and physical education, alongside the ability to lead, inspire and support colleagues.

At Ōtorohanga College, we value relationships, belonging, achievement and high expectations. Our vision is 'Empowering Learners To Succeed', underpinned by our motto, 'Honour Before Honours'.

We are proud of our students and community and seek a leader who will champion health and physical education, strengthen student hauora and create meaningful learning opportunities that enable every student to thrive.