Napier Boys' High School · Hawke's Bay
Head of Department (HoD) – History
SecondaryFull-time, PermanentLeadership units
Napier Boys’ High School in Hawke’s Bay is seeking a full-time, permanent Head of Department – History for its Years 7–15 secondary school. The role starts Term 1, 2027, on 27 January or by negotiation, and suits an experienced curriculum leader with strong History teaching, NZQA, assessment and departmental management skills. It includes one permanent Management Unit and one lesson per cycle allowance.
- History leadership across Years 7–15
- Scholarship teaching experience advantageous
- One permanent Management Unit
- One lesson per cycle allowance
Closes in 13 days
Applications close 18 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent Head of Department – History, teaching and leading History across Years 7–15 at Napier Boys’ High School. The role begins Term 1, 2027, on 27 January or by agreement, and includes one Management Unit plus one non-contact lesson per cycle, subject to the timetable.
What they’re looking for
- Curriculum leadership experience in History
- Experience developing collaborative department teams
- Strong knowledge of NZQA, moderation and achievement data
- Effective History teaching across year levels
- Department budgeting, resource and risk-management experience
- Commitment to literacy, numeracy, eLearning and mātauranga Māori
About the school
Napier Boys’ High School is a secondary boys’ school in Hawke’s Bay, educating students from Years 7–15. Established in 1872, it focuses on boys’ education and improving outcomes for young men.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter to the headmaster’s office by 18 November 2026. Applications may be reviewed and appointments made before the closing date.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Middle leadership
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Social sciences
- Allowances
- 1MU
- Listed
- 4 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“We are seeking an experienced, innovative and highly effective curriculum leader to join Napier Boys’ High School as Head of Department – History. The successful applicant will be an outstanding teacher who can lead a high-performing department, strengthen teaching and…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,257
- Gender
- Boys School
- Address
- 31 Chambers Street, Napier
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