Assistant Principal: Pastoral Leader & Teacher

Kaipara College; Helensville; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaipara College in Helensville seeks an Assistant Principal to join our Senior Leadership Team, strengthening pastoral systems and supporting students and staff. This is a teaching role within a relational, outcomes‑driven leadership context.

Reporting to the Principal, you will lead a portfolio aligned to your strengths, including pastoral care or curriculum, while contributing to staff professional learning and school development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pastoral care and restorative practice.
• Experience leading or coaching staff, ideally in a middle or senior leadership role.
• Sound knowledge of effective, evidence-informed classroom management strategies.
• Experience working with whānau and external agencies to support students.
• Confidence using data to identify trends and guide decisions.
• A commitment to culturally responsive practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• A full practising certificate with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Skills

Pastoral care

Restorative practice

Leadership coaching

Classroom management

Whānau engagement

Data-driven decisions

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Teaching Council certificate

Education

Full practising certificate - Teaching Council NZ

Job description

Kaipara College in Helensville seeks an Assistant Principal to join our Senior Leadership Team, strengthening pastoral systems and supporting students and staff. This is a teaching role within a relational, outcomes‑driven leadership context.

Reporting to the Principal, you will lead a portfolio aligned to your strengths, including pastoral care or curriculum, while contributing to staff professional learning and school development.