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Scots College · Wellington

Head of Faculty Mathematics and HoD Senior School Mathematics

SecondaryFull time, Permanent

Scots College in Wellington is seeking a permanent, full-time Head of Faculty Mathematics and HoD Senior School Mathematics for Years 7–13, beginning 26 January 2027. The role leads Mathematics across the middle and senior schools, with responsibility for curriculum direction and staff leadership; experience with NCEA and/or IB Diploma mathematics to Year 13 is preferred. The position includes three management units.

  • Permanent role starting 26 January 2027
  • Leadership across middle and senior Mathematics
  • NCEA and IB Diploma pathways
  • Three management units

Closes in 21 days

Applications close 19 Oct 2026, 4pm.

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About the role

Lead Mathematics across the Middle and Senior Schools, with curriculum leadership as Head of Department for Senior School Mathematics. This is a permanent, full-time role starting 26 January 2027, with three management units.

What they’re looking for

  • Experience leading a curriculum area and its staff
  • Experience teaching NCEA or IB Diploma mathematics to Year 13
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to lead curriculum change and support teaching excellence
  • Commitment to special character and co-curricular programmes
  • Right to work in New Zealand

About the school

Scots College is a co-educational independent IB World School in Wellington’s eastern suburbs, with Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. It has a Presbyterian special character, offers NCEA and IB pathways, and focuses on holistic education, international mindedness and student wellbeing.

How to apply

Apply through the school’s Applicant Portal. Applications close 19 October 2026.

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The role

Sector
Secondary
Role
Other senior leadership
Hours
full time
Tenure
permanent
Subjects
Mathematics and statistics
Allowances
3 management units
Listed
29 Sept 2026

In the school’s words

“We are seeking a passionate, innovative, and future-focused educational leader to lead our dynamic Mathematics learning area. This key faculty leadership role is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Mathematics across the middle and senior schools, as well…”

The school

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Scots College

Type
Composite
Authority
Private : Fully Registered
Students
1,165
Gender
Co-Ed
Address
1 Monorgan Road, Strathmore, Wellington

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