Howick College · Auckland
Head of Department Design and Visual Communication
SecondaryFull-time, Permanent
Howick College in East Auckland seeks a full-time, permanent Head of Department for Design and Visual Communication. The role leads DVC within the technology department, teaching NCEA Levels 1–3 and developing a complementary Scholarship programme. Applicants should be experienced DVC specialists; experience supporting other technology subjects is useful. The position includes one management unit, with the start date unstated.
- Secondary school for Years 7–15
- NCEA Levels 1–3 DVC teaching
- Develop a DVC Scholarship programme
- One management unit
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent Head of Department for Design and Visual Communication at Howick College, with a 1 MU allowance. The role leads DVC across NCEA Levels 1–3, develops a Scholarship pathway, and supports practical learning in design, fabrication and problem-solving. It includes curriculum leadership, student innovation and relationship-building; the start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Experienced Design and Visual Communication specialist
- Able to teach NCEA Levels 1–3
- Vision for developing a Scholarship programme
- Capability across other technology subjects
- Strong curriculum leadership skills
- Respectful relationships with young people
About the school
Howick College is a large co-educational Years 7–15 school in East Auckland. It describes itself as innovative, dynamic and well resourced, with a broad curriculum and a supportive technology department.
How to apply
Submit a CV, cover letter and completed application form using the school's website application instructions. Applications close on 20 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Technology
- Allowances
- 1 MU
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Howick College is a large co-educational school in East Auckland. We are an innovative and dynamic school committed to providing high-quality education to every student who attends our school. We are seeking an enthusiastic, future-focused Head of Department – Design…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 2,202
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Sandspit Road, Howick South, Auckland
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