Head Of Department – Business And Digital Technologies

OverviewOtumoetai College is seeking a passionate and experienced educational leader to head our business and digital technologies department, starting January 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established and high-performing faculty within one of Tauranga's most respected secondary schools.With a roll of approximately 2,000 students, Otumoetai College is known for its strong academic achievement, excellent NZQA results, and supportive community.

Our commerce and digital technologies department is a small, collegial team of 5 educators, including full-time and part-time roles.We are looking for a dynamic and visionary head of department who can : Provide strong curriculum and pedagogical leadership in commerce and digital technologies across Y9–13.Lead and support a diverse team of teachers, including mentoring beginning teachers and overseeing professional learning.Manage faculty planning, NZQA compliance, internal assessment, resourcing, and budgeting.Champion the importance of business and digital technologies in preparing students for a wide range of future pathways.Contribute to whole-school leadership and strategic direction.The successful applicant will have demonstrated excellence in teaching and leadership, a collaborative approach to decision-making, and a commitment to fostering student achievement at all levels, including advanced learners and those requiring support with literacy and numeracy in a business and digital technologies context.Join us in a vibrant learning community in the heart of the Bay of Plenty, where innovation, wellbeing, and high expectations are valued.ResponsibilitiesProvide strong curriculum and pedagogical leadership in commerce and digital technologies across Years 9–13.Lead and support a diverse team of teachers, including mentoring beginning teachers and overseeing professional learning.Manage faculty planning, NZQA compliance, internal assessment, resourcing, and budgeting.Champion the importance of business and digital technologies in preparing students for a wide range of future pathways.Contribute to whole-school leadership and strategic direction.Qualifications / ExperienceThe successful applicant will have demonstrated excellence in teaching and leadership, a collaborative approach to decision-making, and a commitment to fostering student achievement at all levels, including advanced learners and those requiring support with literacy and numeracy in a business and digital technologies context.How to applyPlease send your CV, and direct enquiries to : Viv

• (07) 576 2316 ext 785Download our application formTeacher Application Form 2026 v7Vacancy link : otc.school.nz / job-vacancies / Vacancy reference # : 1HApPWSchool detailsType : Secondary (Year 9-15)Authority : StateGender : Co-EdDecile : 0Roll : 2005Website : number : 120ERO school reportView more on Education CountsPhysical address : 105 Windsor Road, Tauranga Central, TaurangaPostal Address : PO Box 8033, Cherrywood, Tauranga, 3145View on map

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