Oamaru North, Otago

Teaching - Secondary (Education & Training)

Full time

Waitaki Boys’ High School

Head of Department - Technology

Full time, permanent (2MU)

A unique opportunity has arisen to lead a thriving and extremely well-resourced department within a school which is currently undergoing a positive transformation. Technology is offered at all Year levels including construction courses at Level 1 and 3. Currently the ARA Polytechnic offer engineering courses at Level 2. You would have oversight of two other staff members, and we are looking to grow this in the near future.

Job description available upon request.

With a roll of approximately 400 students, Waitaki Boys’ is ‘enriched by a proud heritage, but forward looking and progressive in our task of educating boys to meet the challenges of the new millennium.’ The school’s inclusive school culture encourages students to participate and achieve in a range of leadership, sporting, arts and cultural activities within and outside the classroom. The school vision is to develop ‘inspiring young men of outstanding character.’  

Judged in 2020 by 'Seven Sharp' to be the 'sharpest little town in New Zealand' it is also the gateway to the outdoor splendours of the Waitaki Valley and the Mackenzie region.

The successful applicant must be a NZ registered teacher and will endorse the school’s academic focus, as well as be expected to be involved in our strong co-curricular programmes.

To register your interest and receive an application pack please email the Rector's PA [email protected] 

Applications close on 19th May 2023.