Deputy Principal

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

Job summary

St Kevin's College (Oamaru) invites applications for Deputy Principal to join our Senior Leadership Team. The role focuses on upholding Special Character, promoting academic excellence and supporting pastoral wellbeing while driving forward curriculum delivery across the college.

The successful candidate will lead with relational integrity, collaborate with primary partners, and leverage expertise in timetabling and innovative Curriculum delivery to enhance student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Senior Leadership Team to uphold the college's Special Character and drive academic excellence.
• Promote pastoral wellbeing and innovative curriculum delivery across the college.
• Collaborate with primary school colleagues and local educational networks to strengthen transitions.

Skills

Relational leadership

Restorative practice

Curriculum innovation

Primary partnership

Work ethic

Timetabling

Cambridge curriculum

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
5 MU, 1 SMA

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.