Taipa Area School · Northland
Leader of Learning, Science Y7-13
Area schoolFull time, Permanent
Taipa Area School in Doubtless Bay, Northland, seeks a full-time, permanent Leader of Learning for Science across Years 7–13, with leadership extending through the composite school to Year 15. The role starts in Term 1, 2027, or by negotiation, and requires NCEA experience and knowledge of the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum. Two MMU allowances are available.
- Science leadership across Years 7–15
- Two MMU allowances
- Term 1, 2027 start
- NCEA and refreshed curriculum knowledge required
Closes 27 Oct 2026
Applications close 27 Oct 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent Leader of Learning for Science, leading the learning area across Years 7–15. The role focuses on curriculum delivery, teacher capability, and student achievement, with two MMU allowances. The position begins in Term 1, 2027, or by negotiation.
What they’re looking for
- NZ-registered teacher
- Science leadership experience
- NCEA experience
- Knowledge of the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum
- Ability to build teacher capability
- Collaborative and forward-thinking approach
About the school
Taipa Area School is a composite Years 1–15 kura in Doubtless Bay, beside Taipa Beach. Its approach is grounded in Ngāti Kahu heritage, whānau and community connections, hauora, and the values of Manaakitanga, Painga, and Mahitahi.
How to apply
Applications close on 27 October 2026. Application method and contact details are not provided.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Science
- Allowances
- MMU x2
- Listed
- 25 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Join Our Team at Taipa Area School At Taipa Area School, our vision - “Kia ngātahi te hoe, kia whakatere te waka ki uta” (Navigate together for success) - reflects the strength of our connections with whānau, community, local hāpu…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 414
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 578 State Highway 10, Taipa
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