Assistant Principal, Junior School

Diocesan School For Girls; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocesan School For Girls in Auckland is seeking an experienced educational leader to join our Junior School leadership team as Assistant Principal. This full-time role reports to the Head of Junior School and includes responsibilities across English, Health and physical education, and learning languages.

You will support the Head and Deputy Principal in leading the Junior School and the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), deputising as required.

Qualifications

• NZ teacher registration and proven school leadership experience.
• Strong leadership, strategic, interpersonal, organisational and digital skills.
• Expertise in curriculum development, assessment and student achievement.
• IB PYP knowledge and experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily programmes, timetables, duty rosters and house events.
• Lead the support and specialist teaching teams, and support behaviour management and pastoral care.
• Coordinate academic assessments and competitions, and teach Year 6 extension groups.
• Our Junior School leadership role includes deputising as required and supporting the Head of Junior School.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum knowledge

PYP knowledge

Pastoral care

Education

Teacher registration NZ

School leadership experience

Job description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Assistant principal, English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Inspire the next generation of young women — help lead our Junior School (Years 0–6)

At our school we nurture young women who are curious, courageous and empowered to shape their futures. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and inspiring educational leader to join our Junior School leadership team.

You’ll be part of a warm, collaborative team where people look out for one another and every girl is known and valued.

This new, full-time role reports to the Head of Junior School and includes up to 0.4 teaching.

Mō te tūranga: About the role

• Support the Head and Deputy Principal in leading the Junior School and the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), deputising as required
• Oversee daily programmes, timetables, duty rosters and house events
• Lead the support and specialist teaching teams, and support behaviour management and pastoral care
• Coordinate academic assessments and competitions, and teach Year 6 extension groups

Our Junior School offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), and you will play a key part in its leadership and continued development.

• NZ teacher registration and proven school leadership experience
• Strong leadership, strategic, interpersonal, organisational and digital skills
• Expertise in curriculum development, assessment and student achievement, including current curriculum knowledge and teaching experience above Year 6
• A commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive and engaging learning environment
• IB PYP knowledge and experience (desirable)

Our school is a high-performing independent Anglican school where students are motivated and supported to excel academically, creatively, and personally. You’ll enjoy:

• Competitive remuneration
• A warm and inclusive culture, with regular social events and wellness initiatives
• Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development
• Access to a fitness centre, pool, and physiotherapy services
• Covered parking (limited, first-come basis)
• Beautiful grounds and state-of-the-art facilities