Assistant Dean

School Jobs NZ; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakatipu High School is seeking an Assistant Dean to join our pastoral team in Queenstown. The successful candidate will teach four classes and articulate their specialist subject(s) in the application.

The role involves supporting student behaviour, attendance and wellbeing within the Whānau/House, with a view to stepping into a leadership position and contributing to a collaborative school culture. Start date: 25 January 2027 or earlier by negotiation.

Qualifications

• Pedagogically progressive teaching approach.
• Student-centred learning focus.
• Growth mindset and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Teach four classes.
• State your specialist subject(s) in your application.
• Support student behaviour, attendance and wellbeing within the Whānau/House.
• Opportunity to step into a leadership role and work as part of a team.

Skills

Leadership

Pastoral care

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Job description

Wakatipu High School’s vision is for Aotearoa New Zealand’s best all-round education. We are looking for a great educator to join our collaborative and forward-thinking learning area and school. The successful applicant will be excited by the opportunity to deliver a future-focused and holistic education in a flexible learning environment - they will be pedagogically progressive, student-centred, have a growth mindset, form effective relationships, and be ready to contribute to the all-round education of our students.

We are looking for an Assistant Dean to join our pastoral team. As the successful candidate will teach four classes, please state your specialist subject(s) in your application. The role involves supporting student behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing within the Whānau/House. The ideal candidate will be someone who is ready to step into a leadership role and work as part of a team.

Wakatipu High School is a well-resourced, co-educational school with a growing roll of more than 1600 students, situated in Queenstown in the stunning Wakatipu Basin.

Applications close midday on Monday 28 September

Start date: 25 January 2027 or earlier by negotiation.

Closing Date: Midday on 28 September 2026