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Mana College Wellington

Learning Area Head - Mathematics

  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • 2 MU, 1 MMA 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.

About the role

Start date: Term 1, 2027

Position overview

Te Kāreti o Mana is seeking an inspiring, collaborative, and forward-thinking educator with proven experience to lead the mathematics learning area.

Key responsibilities

Strategic leadership 

  • Develop, implement and evaluate a mathematics strategy focused on accelerating ākonga progress and improving achievement in mathematics and numeracy.
  • Use achievement data and evidence-informed practice to identify learning needs, establish improvement priorities and monitor the impact of teaching initiatives.

Curriculum, teaching and assessment

  • Lead coherent curriculum planning and effective assessment practices, ensuring assessment informs teaching and supports learner progress
  • Promote culturally responsive pedagogies to strengthen relationships, engagement and achievement for all ākonga.
  • Lead the development of consistent, high-quality teaching and assessment practices across the learning area.

Collaborative and relational leadership

  • Build strong professional relationships and lead kaiako in professional learning and the implementation of effective teaching practices.
  • Work closely with the numeracy lead to align priorities and ensure the effective implementation of initiatives to strengthen numeracy across mathematics and the wider curriculum.
  • Build collective responsibility for improving learner progress, achievement and equitable outcomes for all ākonga.

Applicants will hold a full Aotearoa New Zealand Practising Certificate

Direct enquiries to:

Janine Laumua, Principal's PA

How to apply

Submit your CV and cover letter outlining your teaching range, NCEA familiarity, senior specialist subject(s), and leadership experience. [email protected]

Application documents

Role details

Role
Middle leadership
Sector
Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura
Position
Full-time, Permanent
Learning areas
Mathematics and statistics
Allowances
2 MU, 1 MMA 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.
Region
Wellington

Employer

Mana College

22 Awarua Street, Takapuwahia, Porirua

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