Head Of Department: Literacy And Communication

Head of Department: Literacy and Communication Full time, Permanent
Secondary (Years 7–15) / Wharekura, Middle Leadership

English
2MU + 1MMA
Seeking foundation HoD for a proposed new charter school.
Auckland Sports College (ASC) is a proposed Y11-14 single-sex (male) charter school, which, if offered a contract, will commence term 1, 2025, from premises in Otahuhu.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced leader to lead our newly created department:
HoD Literacy & Communication
This is an exciting challenge for an innovative leader with vision and excellent curriculum understanding to grow a new department.
The successful candidate must have:
At least 4 years of teaching experience, preferably in NZ.
Strong time management and organisational skills.
Culturally responsive practitioner and leader.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
An ability to support others to develop their teaching practice.
A successful track record of teaching up to Level 3 NCEA and Scholarship level.
Auckland Sports College:
We regard secondary school as a youth development service and operate within a positive youth development framework.
We operate extended hours, with tutoring and some teaching provided in the evenings. There is no obligation on teachers to teach after 3pm.
ASC will offer a STEM-focused curriculum in a positive youth development environment to students with a keen interest in sport who have left school early or who are on their way out of school. This might include boys who have become disengaged with their learning. We anticipate that most students will be Pasifika or Maori.
This is a permanent, full-time role beginning 28 January 2025.
How to Apply Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

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