Assistant Principal, Years 7–8: Curriculum & Wellbeing

Fairfield Intermediate; Waikato; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield Intermediate in Waikato, New Zealand, seeks an Assistant Principal to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead curriculum across Years 1–8 while supporting student pastoral care.

The successful candidate will show strong leadership with curriculum design expertise, Structured Literacy knowledge, and culturally responsive practices, collaborating with staff, students and families to uphold our school values.

Qualifications

• Must be NZ registered and eligible to teach in NZ.
• Experience leading curriculum with emerging adolescents.
• Strong understanding of current pedagogy and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development for Years 1–8 as part of the SLT.
• Support pastoral care and wellbeing of students.
• Coach and mentor staff in pedagogy across the school.
• Collaborate with families and community to promote school values.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Staff coaching

Pedagogy expertise

Structured Literacy

Culturally responsive

Stakeholder collaboration

Organisational skills

Leadership teamwork

Education

NZ registered teacher

Senior leadership experience

Job description

Fairfield Intermediate in Waikato, New Zealand, seeks an Assistant Principal to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead curriculum across Years 1–8 while supporting student pastoral care.

The successful candidate will show strong leadership with curriculum design expertise, Structured Literacy knowledge, and culturally responsive practices, collaborating with staff, students and families to uphold our school values.