Head of Department - Early Childhood
Core
Provide academic leadership across NZTC's Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes, ensuring they remain contemporary, inclusive, and connected to sector needs.
Role type
Senior academic leader (Head of Department)
Builds
ECE and ITE academic programmes and graduate readiness
Domain
Education / Early Childhood Education / Teacher Training
Required skills
Academic leadership, curriculum development, assessment quality, bicultural practice integration, stakeholder engagement, data-driven improvement
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualification in education/ECE, teacher registration, knowledge of Te Whāriki and NZQA requirements, te reo Māori proficiency
Technologies
Te Whāriki, NZQA frameworks, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
Responsibilities
Lead and develop academic teams, strengthen teaching and assessment quality, drive curriculum and academic excellence, embed bicultural practice, connect with ECE sector stakeholders, use data to improve outcomes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC