Associate Principal

Kāpiti College; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Kapiti College, a co-educational state secondary school on the Kapiti Coast, is seeking an ambitious associate principal to lead teaching and learning and curriculum across Years 9-13. This senior leadership role offers genuine strategic influence, with a focus on high-quality teaching practice, coherent curriculum design, and equitable outcomes for all learners.

Working closely with the principal and senior leadership team, you will shape the school's academic direction, strengthen assessment

Qualifications

• Ambitious associate principal to lead teaching and learning and curriculum across Years 9–13.
• Senior leadership with strategic influence and vision for school improvement.
• Strong background in curriculum development and pedagogical expertise.
• Commitment to equity and high-quality outcomes for all learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning across Years 9–13 and align curriculum with school goals.
• Strengthen assessment practices and progress tracking systemwide.
• Support teacher professional growth and collaborative practice.
• Collaborate with the principal and SLT to shape academic direction and school culture.
• Provide mentoring and leadership pathways for staff development.

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum design

Assessment

Professional development

Equity in outcomes

Strategic planning

Job description

Secondary (Years 7-15) / wharekura, Other senior leadership

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

8 MMU 1SMA

Kapiti College is an outstanding co-educational Year 9-13 state secondary school on the Kapiti Coast. It has a roll of around 1,450 students, very strong NCEA results, a vibrant performing arts kaupapa, sports and cultural activities, and a strong ethic of service and student leadership.

Our Parihaka Mai Ai values, together with our Strategic Plan and Annual Plan, guide everything we do. Guided by the vision of 'Piki tahi, eke tahi' (climb together, achieve together), we are focused on our pou:

• Excellence and Achievement.
• Wellbeing and Belonging.
• Whānau and Community Partnerships
• Cultural Growth.

This role is central to advancing these pou, particularly high-quality teaching, curriculum development and equitable outcomes for all learners. We seek an ambitious associate principal to lead teaching and learning and curriculum across the school. This is a senior leadership role with genuine strategic influence, ideal for a leader who is hungry to grow, deepen their leadership practice, and has an eye for principalship in the future. You will drive high-quality teaching practice, curriculum design, and coherence from Years 9-13; strengthen assessment and progress tracking; support teacher professional growth; and ensure equitable outcomes for all learners.

Working closely with the principal and senior leadership team, you will help shape the school's academic direction while contributing to whole-school leadership, culture and operations. We are looking for a reflective, collaborative leader with proven curriculum and pedagogical expertise, the ability to inspire staff, and a clear desire to keep learning. This role offers significant stretch, mentorship and visible leadership pathways in a supportive, forward-looking environment.

If you are ready to lead teaching and learning at scale, influence curriculum across a high-achieving College, and accelerate your leadership journey, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Kapiti College and help our students and staff grow.