Assistant Dean

Wakatipu High School; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakatipu High School in Queenstown invites applications for an Assistant Dean to join our pastoral team. The successful candidate will teach four classes and help support student behaviour, attendance and wellbeing within the Whānau/House, contributing to a safe, inclusive and future-focused learning environment.

We seek a collaborative, forward-thinking educator who is ready to step into a leadership role and work as part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care and student wellbeing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and leadership.
• Strong behaviour management and attendance support.

Responsibilities

• Support student behaviour, attendance and wellbeing within the Whānau/House.
• Teach four classes as part of the role.
• Contribute to leadership within the pastoral team.

Skills

Pastoral care

Team collaboration

Behaviour management

Education

Certificated teacher certificate

Job description

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Wakatipu High School – Queenstown, South Island

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

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.

Lee Hiestand, Associate Principal
*****@wakatipu.school.nz
03 442 7370

Wakatipu High SchoolNZ

Physical address:
47-49 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton, Queenstown

Postal Address:
47 Red Oaks Drive, Queenstown, 9300