Acting Assistant Principal

Westland High School; West Coast; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Westland High School is seeking an acting assistant principal to join our senior leadership team to cover maternity leave for a fixed term. The role focuses on supporting curriculum, strategic direction, and cultural responsiveness within the school.

The successful candidate will demonstrate middle leadership experience, strong digital skills, and a commitment to equity and excellence in teaching. They will work collaboratively to drive positive change while upholding the school's values.

Qualifications

• Experience as a middle leader in education.
• Commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy and equity.
• Proven teaching excellence with strong digital skills.
• Exceptional communication and relationship skills.
• Strengths in fostering collegial teams and motivating others.

Responsibilities

• Covering an acting assistant principal role during maternity leave.
• Support curriculum development and systemic changes within the educational landscape.
• Ensure alignment of systems and processes with the school’s vision and strategic direction.
• Implement new ideas while retaining school values.

Skills

Middle leadership

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Equity

Digital skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Team leadership

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 26/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Maternity leave)

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Assistant principal

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

3 - 5 MU

Westland High School is seeking a dynamic and motivated acting assistant principal to join our senior leadership team to cover our current assistant principal whilst on maternity leave.

The successful candidate will be willing to take on and implement new ideas whilst retaining the values of the school and supporting the aspirations of the community. They will have high levels of cultural competency, empathy and will foster excellence in themselves and others.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• successful experience as a middle leader in education
• a commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy and equity
• a proven record of teaching excellence with strong digital skills
• exceptional communication and relationship skills
• strengths in fostering collegial teams and motivating others.

The successful candidate will be forward-thinking with the ability to support the curriculum and systemic changes emerging within the educational landscape. Will be committed to an inclusive, supportive approach to learning needs. Will be an educational leader, who is committed to ensuring that the school's systems and processes are of high quality and that they are aligned with the school’s vision and strategic direction.

The principal welcomes enquiries and the desirable starting date for the position is the start of term 1, 2027.