Regional Head of Department - Commerce
OneSchool Global · 1001-5000 employees
What the role involves
- Providing curriculum leadership
- Mentoring teachers
- Monitoring student achievement
What they ask for
Current New Zealand teacher registration, secondary teaching experience in Commerce subjects, NCEA experience, eligibility to work in New Zealand, leadership experience in middle or senior position.
- Professional licence or registration
- Manages people
About the job
We are seeking an experienced Commerce specialist to join OneSchool Global New Zealand as our Regional Head of Department - Commerce, commencing Term 1, 2027. This role can be based at any of our 18 campuses across New Zealand. Please indicate your preferred location in your application. In this key leadership role, you will shape the teaching and learning of Commerce across our network within our Learning to Learn framework. Working closely with Campus Principals, teachers, and the Regional Director of Teaching and Learning, you will provide curriculum leadership, support outstanding student outcomes, and drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities
- Provide curriculum leadership across Commerce, including Year 9 Commerce, Year 10 Commerce, Accounting, Economics, and Business Studies.
- Lead curriculum planning, assignment design, moderation, and quality assurance.
- Support and mentor teachers to maintain high teaching standards.
- Monitor student achievement data and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure alignment with NCEA requirements and assessment best practice.
- Facilitate departmental meetings, professional learning, and subject development.
- Work collaboratively with Campus Principals to support teacher performance and student success.
What You'll Bring
- Proven excellence in teaching Commerce - state specialist subject/s
- Leadership experience in a middle or senior leadership position.
- Strong curriculum, assessment, and moderation knowledge.
- Effective use of digital learning tools.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships across multiple campuses.
You Will Need
- Current New Zealand teacher registration.
- Secondary teaching experience in Commerce subjects.
- Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
Why Join OneSchool Global?
- Salary consistently above the state sector.
- Health insurance and clothing allowance.
- Generous non-contact time for planning, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Modern digital learning environment.
- Ongoing leadership development through our Teacher Academy.
- Small class sizes and strong regional support.
- No after-school sport or cultural activity requirements.
All applicants must have NZ teaching, NCEA experience, and eligibility to work in New Zealand.
Applying for this job
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