Whangaparaoa College · Auckland
Assistant Head of Learning Area – Science
SecondaryFull-time, Permanent
Whangaparāoa College in Auckland is seeking a full-time, permanent Assistant Head of Learning Area – Science, with a 2MU allowance. The role supports a Years 7–13 science curriculum, leads Years 9 and 10 curriculum, assessment and reporting, and oversees science teaching in the middle school while developing staff capability and learner pathways.
- Full-time permanent position
- 2MU leadership allowance
- Years 9 and 10 curriculum leadership
- Current New Zealand registration required
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 Learning Area role in Science, with a 2MU allowance. You will help develop the Years 7 to 13 science curriculum, lead science in the middle school, and oversee curriculum design, assessment and reporting for Years 9 and 10. The role includes using learner information to improve outcomes, supporting teacher development, and connecting curriculum across the junior, middle and senior schools; the start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Science curriculum expertise across Years 7 to 13
- Experience leading curriculum design, assessment and reporting
- Ability to use learner data to guide improvement
- Culturally sustaining and evidence-based teaching practice
- Capability to build teacher consistency and confidence
- Current New Zealand registration and practising certificate
About the school
Whangaparāoa College is a secondary wharekura serving the Whangaparāoa community across Years 7 to 15. The school is developing a three-school model from 2027, with a focus on individual learners, staff and learner hauora, and culturally responsive practice.
How to apply
Apply through the Whangaparāoa College website and state your specialist teaching subject. Applications close on 16 November 2026; applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Other
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 2MU
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“We are embarking on an exciting new vision for a 3-school model for our kura from the beginning of 2027. Our kura delivers an innovative curriculum focused on knowing and growing learners as individuals. We are seeking a science leader…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,901
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 8 Stanmore Bay Road, Stanmore Bay
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