Head of Faculty Mathematics and HoD Senior School Mathematics

We are seeking a passionate, innovative, and future-focused educational leader to lead our dynamic mathematics learning area. This key faculty leadership role is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of mathematics across the middle and senior schools, as well as for curriculum leadership as HoD senior school mathematics. This is a permanent, full-time position commencing 26 January 2027.

With a national and international reputation for excellence, Scots College is a world-class independent school with a strong Presbyterian Heritage. It is a fully co-educational, IB World School in the eastern suburbs of Wellington, New Zealand, and comprises three schools in one: Junior (1–6), Middle (7–10), and Senior (11–13). We provide students with an excellent, holistic education within a vibrant learning environment with the aim of allowing them to contribute as global citizens who think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively, and develop the necessary skills to learn. For life.

Scots College offers a dual pathway for senior students offering both NCEA and the IB Diploma. The College is fully authorised to deliver the Diploma Programme and Middle Years Programme.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Experience leading a curriculum area, and the staff within
• Preferable, experience teaching NCEA and/or IBDP maths to year 13
• A passion for Mathematics, the ability to promote student engagement and achievement to highest levels
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A desire to foster teaching excellence and support focused curriculum change in an NZ or international context
• The ability to motivate and inspire young people to achieve their potential
• A willingness to embrace contemporary educational practice and contribute to the College's strategic vision for learning
• A commitment to our special character and co-curricular programmes
• A commitment to promote international mindedness, multi-cultural understanding, and student wellbeing
• The current right to work in NZ