Assistant Principal: Curriculum & Leadership for Teens

Berkley Normal Middle School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkley Normal Middle School in Waikato, New Zealand, seeks an exceptional Assistant Principal to join our senior leadership team. The successful candidate will lead curriculum initiatives, support the school's strategic direction, and work with staff to advance programmes for intermediate learners.

We value collaborative, innovative leadership, strong pastoral care, and the ability to mentor teachers and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Qualifications

• Must be NZ registered teachers with current practicing certificate.
• Experience leading curriculum and pastoral initiatives for adolescents (Years 7–8).
• Proven ability to mentor teachers and guide school curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Provide curriculum leadership to support the school's strategic direction.
• Collaborate with staff to develop and implement middle school programmes.
• Mentor students and early-career teachers; contribute to school community.
• Build strong relationships with RTLB, MOE and university education partners.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring teachers

Organisational skills

Innovative leadership

Pastoral care

Structured literacy knowledge

Education

NZ registered teacher

Job description

Berkley Normal Middle School in Waikato, New Zealand, seeks an exceptional Assistant Principal to join our senior leadership team. The successful candidate will lead curriculum initiatives, support the school's strategic direction, and work with staff to advance programmes for intermediate learners.

We value collaborative, innovative leadership, strong pastoral care, and the ability to mentor teachers and contribute to the wider life of the school.