Head of Year 7 and Year 8 Social Studies
Closing Date: 4 October 2024
130 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga
Permanent / Full Time
Saint Kentigern College
- Work for a prestigious, leading Education Institution
- Join a caring, dynamic, growing community with strong values
- Permanent full-time role
About Saint Kentigern:
Saint Kentigern is a leader among independent schools in Australasia, providing a high-quality, Presbyterian education for students from 3 to 18 years old across two Auckland campuses. Offering world class values-based, holistic learning; we are focused on academic excellence, extensive co-curriculum, student well-being and service to others. In addition to this, Saint Kentigern provides a close-knit community of dedicated staff, inspired students and supportive parents.
An opening has arisen for an enthusiastic and passionate Head of Year 7 and Year 8 Social Studies to join our team. Commencing Term 1, 2025.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Please submit your application online using the vacancy link provided and include a cover letter and current CV (including the names of at least two referees). Please do not email your application.
Applications close Friday 4 October 2024
Please visit https://www.saintkentigern.com/careers to find out more about working with us.
Join us for a virtual College tour: https://saintkentigern.youtour.nz#college
Saint Kentigern is a leader among independent schools in Australasia, providing a high-quality, Presbyterian education for students from 3 to 18 years old across two Auckland campuses. Offering world class values-based, holistic learning; we are focused on academic excellence, extensive co-curriculum, student well-being and service to others. In addition to this, Saint Kentigern provides a close-knit community of dedicated staff, inspired students and supportive parents.
An opening has arisen for an enthusiastic and passionate Head of Year 7 and Year 8 Social Studies to join our team. Commencing Term 1, 2025.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Provide professional leadership within Middle School Social Studies
- Ensure the maintenance of high standard teaching and learning
- Assist with curriculum strategy, annually reviewing units of work and programmes and analysing relevant data
- Collaborate with other curriculum leaders and teachers to support the Humanities Faculty and achievement of school wide strategic goals
- Promote and grow the subject and enhancing academic progress.
- Registered NZ teacher with valid practicing certificate
- Teaching degree or equivalent education and/or experience
- Be informed of Social Sciences curriculum refresh and have a vision for implementation
- Detailed knowledge, understanding and experience of current teaching methodologies and assessment practices
- Exceptionally organised with an ability to delegate tasks appropriately
- Ability to relate effectively to young people, colleagues and other stakeholders with strong relationship management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Positive and collaborative team member, showing enthusiasm and commitment to promoting their faculties and respect to staff
- Willingness to uphold the special character and culture of Saint Kentigern and commitment to the co-curricular programme of the college
- Strong understanding of health and safety and committed to upholding and role modelling best practice.
- 2 MU's
- World class facilities, learning aids and equipment
- Competitive remuneration, above State base salary
- Subsidised Southern Cross healthcare
- Additional week’s holiday mid-year
- Student fees discount
- Access to gym
- Free on-site car parking
- Saint Kentigern allowance
- 4% KiwiSaver Employer contribution
- Staff wellbeing programme
Please submit your application online using the vacancy link provided and include a cover letter and current CV (including the names of at least two referees). Please do not email your application.
Applications close Friday 4 October 2024
Please visit https://www.saintkentigern.com/careers to find out more about working with us.
Join us for a virtual College tour: https://saintkentigern.youtour.nz#college