Blue Mountain College · Otago
Head of Mathematics
SecondaryFull time, PermanentLeadership unitsHousing or relocation help
Blue Mountain College, a small rural secondary school in West Otago, is seeking a full-time permanent Head of Mathematics for a middle management role. The position oversees mathematics from Years 7 to 13 and numeracy support, starting in Term 1 2027. It includes two permanent MU units and one permanent MMA, with school housing possibly available.
- Mathematics leadership across Years 7 to 13
- Oversight of numeracy support
- Two permanent MU units
- One permanent MMA
Closes in 14 days
Applications close 13 Oct 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
Full-time permanent Head of Mathematics, overseeing mathematics from Years 7 to 13 and numeracy support. This is a middle leadership role starting in Term 1 2027, with two permanent MU units and one permanent MMA; school housing may be available.
What they’re looking for
- Strong organisation
- Collaborative approach
- Understanding of curriculum change
- Strong leadership capability
- Commitment to rural education
About the school
Blue Mountain College is a small rural secondary school and wharekura at the foot of the Blue Mountains in West Otago.
How to apply
Apply to the school by 13 October 2026. Include the information requested in the application; contact the school for further details.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Middle leadership
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Mathematics and statistics
- Allowances
- 2 permanent MU and 1 permanent MMA
- Listed
- 22 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Blue Mountain College is a small rural school situated at the foot of the Blue Mountains in West Otago. We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our dedicated teaching staff in a middle management role. The role involves…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 232
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- State Highway 90, Tapanui
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