Assistant Dean

Wakatipu High School; Otago; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakatipu High School in Queenstown invites applications for an Assistant Dean and Certificated teacher to join our collaborative learning community. The successful candidate will teach four classes and contribute to a holistic, future-focused education in a flexible learning environment.

We value progressive pedagogy, student-centred approaches, and the ability to build positive relationships across Whānau/House while supporting behaviour, attendance and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura teaching eligibility.
• Certificated teacher required.
• Leadership/pastoral experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach four classes as Assistant Dean.
• Support student behaviour, attendance and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver future-focused education.

Skills

English

Health & PE

Learning languages

Mathematics & statistics

Science

Social sciences

Technology

Te reo Māori

The arts

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

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

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.

Start date: 25 January 2027 or earlier by negotiation.