Assistant Head of Learning Area Social Sciences

Wakatipu High School’s vision is to deliver Aotearoa New Zealand’s best all-round education. We are looking for a great educator and leader to join our collaborative and forward-thinking school and learning area. The successful applicant will be excited by the opportunity to help lead and deliver a future-focused and holistic education in a flexible learning environment - they will be pedagogically progressive, student-centred, have a growth mindset, form effective professional relationships, and be keen to contribute to the all-round education of our students. 

The ability to teach a Social Science to Level 3 and Scholarship is preferred. Please state specialist subjects. 

Wakatipu High School is a well-resourced, co-educational school with a growing roll of more than 1450 students, situated in Queenstown in the stunning Wakatipu Basin. 

Allowances: 1 Permanent Management Unit and 1 Permanent Middle Management Allowance.

Start date: 21 January 2026