Regional Head Of Department Pe - Timaru Campus

OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced head of department (HoD) PE to provide curriculum leadership and ensure excellence in teaching and learning in Physical Education across our New Zealand region's 18 campuses.

As regional HoD of PE, you will be responsible for what is taught and how it's taught.

You will lead curriculum design through the Learning to Learn Framework, ensuring assignments and lessons are engaging, innovative, and of the highest quality.

This role provides academic leadership across campuses by guiding teachers, overseeing curriculum and assessment, and ensuring alignment with NCEA requirements.

It supports and mentors staff to maintain high teaching standards, collaborates with principals to monitor student progress, and promotes a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.ResponsibilitiesLead curriculum design and implementation for Physical Education across multiple campuses in alignment with the Learning to Learn Framework.Guide teachers in curriculum and assessment, ensuring alignment with NCEA requirements.Provide academic leadership across campuses, mentoring staff and promoting high teaching standards.Collaborate with principals to monitor student progress and foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.What You BringProven excellence as a classroom teacher in PELeadership experience at middle or senior school levelStrong curriculum planning and assessment expertiseAbility to inspire, support and hold staff accountableStrong communication, organisational and interpersonal skillsExperience using digital learning tools effectivelyValid NZ teachers registrationEligibility to work in NZWhy You Will Love Working With UsCompetitive remuneration : Enjoy a salary consistently above the state sector.

Health insurance and clothing allowance.Generous non-contact time : Benefit from additional time for planning and professional development.Cutting-edge technology : Utilise well established technology in our state-of-the-art learning spaces.Supportive environment : Small class sizes with a max of 20 students online or 15 F2F per class, supported by extensive organisational resources.Professional development : Access our dedicated Teacher Academy for professional growth.Commitment to wellbeing : Enjoy a healthy work-life balance - no after-school sport or cultural activities.Additional InformationApplications from overseas-trained teachers are welcome, but New Zealand teaching experience is required.

Travel is not a requirement of this role.

This position can be based at our Timaru campus; please state your preferred location(s) in your application letter.Anticipated start : Term 1,

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