Operations team leader (part of wider senior leadership team)

Hillmorton High School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dynamic Operations Team Leader to join their vibrant school community. This role offers the chance to lead and inspire a diverse team while ensuring the smooth operation of daily school activities. With a focus on fostering academic excellence and leadership skills among students, this position is ideal for those passionate about education and community engagement. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational leadership and operations management.
• Ability to oversee school operations and collaborate with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the school and collaborate with the Associate Principal.
• Manage timetabling, relief support, and reporting to whānau.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Communication

Education

Registered NZ Teacher

Job description

Operations Team Leader (Part of Wider Senior Leadership Team)

Position Type: Full-time, Fixed-term
Start Date: 25/08/2025
End Date: 25/09/2026 (Maternity leave)

Subject Areas:

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher in one or more of the following:

• English
• Health and Physical Education
• Learning Languages
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Science
• Social Sciences
• Technology
• Te Reo Māori
• The Arts

Specialist Areas: 4MU + 1MMA

About Hillmorton High School

Hillmorton High School is a diverse urban coeducational school located in the South-West of Christchurch. It is a fast-growing Year 7–13 school with dedicated middle and senior schools, currently enrolling around 1400 students, with further expansion underway.

We provide a caring and supportive environment to help students achieve academic excellence, develop leadership skills, and foster a love of learning.

Role Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring or experienced leaders to join our kura as a Team Leader, working alongside other leaders within the wider Senior Leadership team. The primary responsibility is to oversee the daily operations of the school in collaboration with the Associate Principal: Operations. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, timetabling, relief support, reporting to whānau, and oversight of the Principal’s Nominee.

Additional Requirements

• This role includes 8 hours of teaching; please specify your subjects.
• Applicants should email [e-mail] for a full job description and our leadership staffing structure for more information about the role.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to teach using culturally responsive and relational pedagogy are essential.
• The successful applicant must be a registered NZ teacher and willing to participate in our co-curricular programmes.

How to Apply

Please send your application form, cover letter, and CV to:

Physical Address:
Tankerville Road, Barrington, Christchurch

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