Head of English, 4MU

Whangaparāoa College is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and passionate leader to shape the future of our English faculty. Permanent full time position, commencing term 1 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking school as we proactively respond to roll growth and the new curriculum, embedding our curriculum design criteria and effective teaching model to ensure every learner and teacher thrives. We seek an experienced curriculum leader and expert classroom teacher with a passion for literature and literacy. You will lead our dedicated team with a highly relational, evidence-based approach, balancing high expectations with an openness to continuous growth. As a Year 7-13 school, you will have the unique opportunity to shape learner pathways before they enter your specialist classes. With a school-wide focus on raising literacy and engagement, strong bicultural pathways, and a commitment to “know and grow” every learner, you will collaborate with highly engaged middle and senior leaders to support our diverse and vibrant community. Whangaparāoa College is located just north of the North Shore on the beautiful Hibiscus Coast. We offer excellent facilities, aspirational leadership and a commitment to staff development and learner success. If you want to be part of our future, we welcome you to inquire and visit to see for yourself.