Taradale High School · Hawke's Bay
Assistant HoD Social Sciences
SecondaryFull-time, Permanent
Taradale High School in Hawke’s Bay is seeking a full-time, permanent Assistant Head of Department for Social Sciences, starting at the beginning of 2027. The secondary wharekura caters for Years 7–15, and applicants should identify their specialist teaching area or areas. The role includes one management unit and values culturally responsive, innovative teaching and student success.
- One management unit
- Start of 2027
- Years 7–15 wharekura
- Specialist teaching areas requested
Closes in 11 days
Applications close 16 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent Assistant Head of Department role in Social Sciences. It is based in a Years 7–15 secondary wharekura and begins at the start of 2027. The role carries one MU allowance, and applicants should identify their specialist teaching area or areas.
What they’re looking for
- Innovative approaches to teaching
- Culturally responsive classroom practice
- Commitment to student success
- Alignment with the school’s vision
- Relevant specialist teaching area or areas
About the school
Taradale High School is a Years 7–15 secondary wharekura in Hawke’s Bay, guided by whanaungatanga and the principles of manaakitanga, takakawe, waihanga and huritao.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter to the school. Applications close on 16 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Middle leadership
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Social sciences
- Allowances
- 1 MU
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“For the start of 2027. Applicants are asked to state their specialist teaching area(s). We value innovative teaching practices, culturally responsive pedagogy, and a strong commitment to supporting student success. Commitment to the school's vision of whanaungatanga and guiding principles…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,011
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 50 Murphy Road, Taradale, Napier
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