Assistant Head Teacher - Trauma-Informed Leader (Secondary)

Titiro Whakamua; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Titiro Whakamua is seeking an experienced Assistant Head Teacher to work with the Head Teacher at the Teen Parent Unit in Upper Hutt. The role focuses on daily operational planning, implementation and coordination for ākonga, with teaching delivered one-on-one or in small groups to foster strong relationships and personalised learning.

The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of NZC, NCEA, and trauma-informed practice, and hold a current NZ practising certificate with a full, clean

Qualifications

• Recent New Zealand high school experience.
• Understanding of NCEA.
• Ability to engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Teacher with daily operations and planning.
• Contribute to the implementation and coordination of services for ākonga.
• Deliver teaching in one-on-one or small-class settings to personalise learning.
• Support a culture of shared learning, reflection and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Trauma-informed practice

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NZ Teaching Practising Certificate

Job description

Titiro Whakamua is seeking an experienced Assistant Head Teacher to work with the Head Teacher at the Teen Parent Unit in Upper Hutt. The role focuses on daily operational planning, implementation and coordination for ākonga, with teaching delivered one-on-one or in small groups to foster strong relationships and personalised learning.

The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of NZC, NCEA, and trauma-informed practice, and hold a current NZ practising certificate with a full, clean