Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning

Christchurch Boys High School; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Christchurch Boys' High School in Christchurch on the South Island invites an exceptional educational leader to join the Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Principal – Teaching and Learning. You will steer curriculum, teaching and professional growth across the school, guiding staff and students toward outstanding learning outcomes.

The successful candidate will model thoughtful leadership, exercise sound judgment, and uphold high ethical standards while collaborating with colleagues to shape

Qualifications

• Proven track record in school leadership.
• Experience leading curriculum and teaching improvements.
• Ability to develop and support professional learning for staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of curriculum and teaching across the school.
• Work with Senior Leadership Team to set direction and drive professional growth.
• Collaborate with staff to strengthen student learning outcomes.

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Staff development

Strategic thinking

Job description

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Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning

Christchurch Boys High School – Christchurch, South Island

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Assistant principal

As a State Boys School, we have a role to make New Zealand better.

We are seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Principal – Teaching and Learning.

This is a significant leadership role. The successful applicant will lead the strategic development of curriculum, teaching, learning and professional growth across the school while working alongside colleagues to shape the direction of Christchurch Boys' High School.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding educational leader with credibility in teaching and learning;
• Exercises sound judgement and remains calm in complexity;
• Leads with integrity, clarity and high expectations;
• Values evidence and deep thinking;
• Believes leadership is about service rather than status
• Is deeply committed to the Moral purpose of CBHS

Our Senior Leadership Team values thoughtful discussion, collective responsibility and professional trust. We seek leaders who are prepared to think deeply, challenge respectfully, make courageous decisions and then act with commitment.

The successful applicant will join a school with a clear sense of purpose, outstanding students and staff, strong community support and ambitious plans for the future.

Applicants are encouraged to read the Leadership Information Pack. which outlines our vision, strategic direction, Leavers Profile, and expectations for leadership.

Likely Interview dates: Wednesday, 9 and Saturday, 12 September 2026

Confidential enquiries are welcomed and may be made directly to the Headmaster (***@cbhs.nz)

Lorraine Dunn, Executive Assistant
71 Straven Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 8014
*************@cbhs.nz
021 819 725

Christchurch Boys' High SchoolNZ

Physical address:
71 Straven Road, Riccarton, Christchurch