Deputy Principal

Hāwera Christian School; Hawera; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Hāwera Christian School invites applications for a deputy principal to lead our new secondary area as we transition to a Year 0–13 model. The role focuses on operational leadership and the initial rollout of the refreshed NZ Curriculum for Years 9 and 10, with a mandate to integrate biblical principles across the curriculum.

We seek an inspirational, future-focused educator who thrives in a small-team setting, mentors staff effectively, and is committed to growing a vibrant Christian high school

Qualifications

• Inspiring, future-focused and highly skilled educator with strong leadership potential.
• Experience in secondary education preferred.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Take primary operational responsibility for shaping and leading the new secondary area for Years 9–13.
• Lead implementation of the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum for Years 9 and 10.
• Uphold and integrate the special Christian character across the curriculum.
• Mentor and develop staff within a small-team environment.

Job description

Years 9 to 13,0.6 FTE classroom teaching.

Our wonderful state-integrated Christian school is embarking on an exciting new chapter as we transition to a Year 0 to 13 model, welcoming our first-ever Year 9 and 10 cohort next year! We are seeking an inspirational, future-focused, and highly skilled secondary-trained practitioner to join our close-knit teaching team as deputy principal.

This is a pivotal leadership role. The successful applicant will take primary operational responsibility for shaping, leading, and teaching our new secondary area, with a strong initial focus on implementing the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum for Years 9 and 10.

A willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school shall be a condition of appointment.

The successful applicant will uphold the special character of our school and demonstrate the vision and heart required to spiritually lead our Christian character area across the school. You will ensure robust biblical integration across the secondary curriculum lines.

If you are an exceptional communicator who loves mentoring staff, thrives in a small-team environment, and feels called to grow a vibrant Christian high school culture from the ground up, we would love to hear from you.