Deputy Principal

St Kevins College (Oamaru); Oamaru; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

St Kevin's College invites applications for the deputy principal role, commencing 28 January 2027, to lead with relational acumen and strategic vision.

As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, you will uphold Special Character, promote academic excellence, support pastoral wellbeing and drive innovative curriculum delivery across the college.

Qualifications

• Relational leadership with trust-based relationships across students, staff, whānau and community.
• Experience in restorative practice schools fostering inclusive culture.
• Passion for innovative curriculum design that engages learners.
• Willingness to collaborate with primary school colleagues and local networks.
• Strong work ethic, high professional standards, resilience and warmth.
• Expertise in master timetabling and complex scheduling.
• Experience teaching/leading Cambridge IGCSE/AS Level is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead with the Senior Leadership Team to uphold the college's Special Character.
• Drive academic excellence and pastoral wellbeing across the curriculum.
• Collaborate on curriculum delivery and partnerships with local schools.

Skills

Relational leadership

Restorative practice

Curriculum innovation

Primary partnership

Work ethic & integrity

Timetabling

Cambridge curriculum

Job description

St Kevin's College invites applications from enthusiastic, relational and forward-thinking educational leaders for the position of deputy principal, commencing on 28 January 2027.

As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will play a vital role in upholding our Special Character, promoting academic excellence, supporting pastoral wellbeing and driving innovative curriculum delivery across the college.

• Relational Leadership: Proven ability to build positive, trust-based relationships with students, staff, whānau, and the wider community.
• Restorative Practice: Demonstrated experience working effectively within restorative practice schools to foster a supportive and inclusive culture.
• Curriculum Innovation: A passion for innovative curriculum design that engages and empowers all learners.
• Primary Partnership: A strong willingness and enthusiasm to collaborate with primary school colleagues and local educational networks.
• Work Ethic and Professional Integrity: A strong work ethic, high professional standards, resilience, and a warm sense of humor.
• Timetabling: Expertise in master timetabling and complex curriculum scheduling.
• Cambridge Curriculum: Experience teaching or leading the Cambridge Assessment International Education curriculum up to AS Level is an advantage.