Deputy Principal

Rangiora High School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rangiora High School, a large co-educational state school 30 minutes north of Christchurch, seeks a motivated Deputy Principal. The role focuses on leading learning with a clear pathway to future study and employment, and embedding inclusive practices.

The successful candidate will be a strategic, collaborative leader who inspires staff and whānau, champions Te Ao Māori, and drives organisational culture change toward educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Visionary leader who drives curriculum and inclusive learning.
• Experience building high-performing teams and culture change.
• Strong communication with staff, whānau and community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school with clear pathways to learning, training and employment.
• Foster collaborative teams, model excellence and inspirational leadership.
• Champion restorative practices and Te Ao Māori in school life.
• Communicate openly with staff, students and families.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Restorative practice

Cultural responsiveness

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Deputy principal
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
8MU+1SMA

Rangiora High School is a large co-educational state school situated 30 minutes north from Christchurch.

Due to a promotion to Principalship, we are seeking a motivated leader, with strengths in organisational cultural change and inspiring people to be the best they can be. This is an exciting opportunity to take a key role in developing your leadership with the intent to one day become a principal of your own school.

The successful applicant will:

• Be a visionary leader who gives effect to the New Zealand Curriculum in ways that best meet student needs, that are inclusive, equitable and relevant with clear pathways to future learning, training and employment.
• Be a strategic thinker who works collaboratively, builds highly functioning teams, leads by example and is an inspiration to work with.
• Embrace and lead change while nurturing and upholding the school’s values, culture and commitment to educational excellence.
• Be an open and honest communicator who has a genuine liking for young people and will build positive relationships with staff, whānau and the wider community.
• Have a strong commitment to restorative practice and culturally responsive approaches.
• Have a deep understanding of Te Ao Māori.
• Have a strong desire to further their career into principalship.