Head of Faculty - Health and Physical Education (Internal Vacancy)
Closing Date: Friday, 31 October 2025
130 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga
Permanent / Full Time
Saint Kentigern College
- Key leadership role within the Physical & Creative Learning portfolio
- Shape engaging, future-focused PE & Health programmes across Years 7-13
- Champion holistic education, participation, and student wellbeing
Head of Faculty – Physical Education & Health
Internal Vacancy
We are pleased to invite applications from within Saint Kentigern for the role of Head of Faculty – Physical Education & Health.
This is a key leadership role within the Physical and Creative Learning portfolio, responsible for providing strategic and operational direction across Years 7–13. The position leads a committed team of educators to deliver innovative, high-quality programmes that foster student wellbeing, physical literacy, and lifelong engagement in health and physical activity.
The role reports to the Deputy Principal – Physical & Creative Learning, with a dotted line to the Deputy Principal – Academic to ensure curriculum coherence and alignment across the College.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading curriculum design and assessment practices that reflect the New Zealand Curriculum and support both NCEA and IB pathways.
- Strengthening a well-established, high-trust faculty culture focused on continuous growth, innovation, and excellence.
- Overseeing faculty planning, budgets, and resources to ensure effective and safe programme delivery.
- Integrating curricular and co-curricular opportunities that promote participation, wellbeing, and character development.
- Upholding strong health, safety, and safeguarding practices across all PE & Health contexts, including EOTC.
- A New Zealand registered teacher with relevant tertiary qualifications in Physical Education and/or Health.
- Demonstrated leadership within Saint Kentigern or similar environments, with a track record of fostering collaboration, innovation, and strong team culture.
- Deep understanding of assessment frameworks (NCEA and/or IB) and proven ability to use data and reflection to strengthen learning outcomes.
- A visible, values-driven leader who models the Saint Kentigern values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Love, and contributes positively to the wider College leadership team.
- Committed to advancing the College’s vision for holistic education, participation, and wellbeing through the Physical and Creative Learning portfolio.
Please request the Job Description from Karen Barden, PA to College Principal, at karen.barden@saintkentigern.com.
Submit a brief cover letter outlining your suitability, together with an updated CV, via the vacancy link provided.
Closing date: Friday 31 October 2025
This opportunity is internal only and open to current Saint Kentigern staff.