Wellington East Girls' College · Wellington
Learning Area Lead - Learning Languages
SecondaryFull time, PermanentPRT mentoring
Wellington East Girls’ College in Wellington is appointing a full-time, permanent Learning Area Lead for Learning Languages from 28 January 2027. The role suits an experienced curriculum leader who can teach Chinese, French, Samoan or Spanish, and oversee English Language Learning and resourcing across Years 9–13, with 3MU and 2MMA allowances.
- Chinese, French, Samoan and Spanish offered
- Compulsory languages in Years 9 and 10
- Senior courses run across Years 11–13
- Supports English Language Learning programmes
Closes in 13 days
Applications close 12 Oct 2026, 10:00am.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
This is a full-time, permanent Learning Area Lead role for Languages, beginning 28 January 2027. You will lead programmes across Chinese, French, Samoan and Spanish, support English Language Learning and resourcing, and work with Years 9–10 compulsory language classes and popular Years 11–13 courses. The role carries 3MU and 2MMA allowances and includes curriculum leadership, programme evaluation and collaboration with senior leaders and other area leads.
What they’re looking for
- Experience leading a curriculum area
- Knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and NCEA
- Ability to monitor programme performance and student outcomes
- Commitment to collaborative, innovative teaching practice
- Ability to teach Chinese, French, Samoan or Spanish
- Experience enriching language and cultural learning
About the school
Wellington East Girls’ College is a diverse Wellington secondary school with a strong commitment to language learning and student participation beyond the classroom. It uses the school values known as The East Way and Classroom Kawa routines, with structured induction for new staff during their first year.
How to apply
Applications close on 12 October 2026. State your language specialism in your application.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Middle leadership
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Learning languages
- Allowances
- 3MU, 2MMA
- Listed
- 25 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Commence 28 January 2027 Wellington East Girls’ College is seeking an experienced leader to lead our Learning Languages Area. In this role, you will be supported by the Senior Leadership Team and other Learning Area Leads to use pedagogical best…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,008
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Austin Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington
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