Assistant Dean

School Jobs; Otago; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakatipu High School in Queenstown seeks an Assistant Dean to join our pastoral team. You will teach four classes, please state your specialist subject(s) in your application.

The role supports student behaviour, attendance and wellbeing within the Whānau/House, and offers opportunities to step into a leadership position within a collaborative staff. With a growing roll of over 1,600 students, our well-resourced, co-educational school is proud to be part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s best all-round

Responsibilities

• Teach four classes.
• Support student behaviour, attendance and wellbeing within the Whānau/House.
• Collaborate with staff and contribute to leadership as required.

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.

Start date: 25 January 2027 or earlier by negotiation.