Assistant Learning Area Leader – Science

We are currently seeking applications for a highly motivated assistant learning area leader of science. This position comes with one permanent management unit starting 28 January 2027. Applicants will need to have leadership experience in education and science teaching. They must be New Zealand registered, have a learner-centred focus, open to new ideas and innovation and be excited about working in a collaborative, flexible and responsive learning environment. Please state all supporting subjects on your application. 

Developing self, building communities and transforming futures through the Rolleston Spirit, is at the heart of everything we do at our college.  As an assistant learning area leader, you will be passionate about both academic and personal success, be able to cultivate a learning community and have a desire to provide a genuine learner-centred education. 

At Rolleston College, we work to provide contextual learning opportunities that provide our learners with choice and agency, while still gaining the necessary skills, knowledge and qualifications. We believe in the concept of AKO and that we are all learners. Collaborative practice is fundamental to our curriculum and philosophy as educators.   

As a restorative practice school we believe strongly in building and enhancing positive professional relationships with our learners. All teachers are expected to be involved in our whānau system and are active in providing mentoring and academic counselling to students in a warm and demanding way.