Senior School Team Leader — Drive Teaching Excellence

Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School invites an inspiring team leader to guide a talented group of educators. You will shape learning initiatives, mentor teachers, and influence student achievement and culture within your team.

As part of the senior leadership team, you will drive strategic direction, support professional growth, and foster a safe, inclusive environment that honours te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The role is full-time and permanent, based on-site in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Registered kaiako with proven classroom excellence in upper primary/intermediate.
• Collaborative leader who lives our school RATA values.
• Strong commitment to te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Proactive problem-solver with high energy and exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Senior leadership: drive strategic direction and school culture.
• Pedagogical excellence: lead teaching across our senior syndicate.
• Staff growth: coordinate Professional Growth Cycle and coaching.
• Pastoral care: foster safe, inclusive environment.
• Relational leadership: build partnerships with tamariki, staff, whānau, and community.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School invites an inspiring team leader to guide a talented group of educators. You will shape learning initiatives, mentor teachers, and influence student achievement and culture within your team.

As part of the senior leadership team, you will drive strategic direction, support professional growth, and foster a safe, inclusive environment that honours te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The role is full-time and permanent, based on-site in New Zealand.