Head of Department Commerce

We are seeking an experienced, innovative and highly effective curriculum leader to join Napier Boys’ High School as HoD - Commerce which includes accounting, economics and business studies as senior subjects. 

The successful applicant will be an outstanding teacher who can lead a high-performing department, strengthen teaching and learning, and provide engaging commerce programmes that support excellent outcomes for students. Experience in running the Young Enterprise Scheme would be an advantage but not essential. 

The role requires: 

• Strong curriculum leadership and proven experience building an effective, collaborative department team. 

• Excellent organisation, communication, planning and administrative skills. 

• Demonstrated expertise in effective commerce teaching, curriculum development and assessment across year levels. 

• Sound knowledge of NZQA requirements, including moderation, accurate reporting and the use of achievement data. 

• Experience managing departmental budgets, equipment, resources, health and safety, and risk management. 

• The ability to support staff, address departmental matters professionally, and build positive relationships with students, whānau and colleagues. 

• A commitment to school-wide priorities, including literacy, numeracy, eLearning and mātauranga Māori. 

• A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school through extra-curricular involvement. 

The position attracts one permanent Management Unit (1MU) or equivalent and 1 lesson (per cycle) time allowance or equivalent (timetable dependent). 

Since 1872, Napier Boys’ High School has been a leader in boys’ education, providing outstanding opportunities for young men within a world-class environment in one of New Zealand’s most vibrant cities.

Please apply by submitting a CV and covering letter outlining: 

• Experience teaching Commerce subjects and your strengths as a classroom practitioner. 

• Experience leading curriculum, assessment and departmental improvement. 

• Your approach to developing staff and building a high-performing, collaborative team. 

• Your experience managing departmental resources, budgets, health and safety, and NZQA requirements. 

• The contribution you would make to the wider life of the school, including extra-curricular interests and involvement.