Deputy Principal

Bishop Viard College; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop Viard College in Porirua, Wellington is seeking an inspiring Deputy Principal for Years 7–10. Working with the leadership team, you will drive academic excellence and create positive learning environments to help junior students transition into secondary education.

The role requires a strong commitment to the Catholic special character, capability to lead staff, and a relational approach with diverse ākonga and whānau.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead staff and raise student achievement.
• Commitment to uphold Catholic special character of the school.
• Relational approach with ākonga and whānau; willingness to contribute to extracurricular life.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff to meet high teaching standards and improve outcomes for Years 7–10.
• Uphold and actively participate in the Catholic special character of the college.
• Foster positive relationships with ākonga and whānau and support extracurricular life.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Job description

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Bishop Viard College – Wellington, North Island

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Deputy principal

Bishop Viard College is a vibrant, collaborative, and culturally diverse learning community in the heart of Porirua. As the only Catholic secondary college in the Kapi-Mana area, we serve a proud student population—predominantly Māori, Pasifika, and South East Asian—from Year 7 through Year 13. We set high expectations for achievement, holistically nurturing our ākonga academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

We are seeking an inspiring, dedicated senior leader to step into the role of Deputy Principal (Years 7–10). Working closely with our leadership team and staff, you will drive academic excellence, foster positive learning environments, and ensure our junior school students thrive as they transition into secondary education.

Key expectations and responsibilities

• Leadership and high expectations:Proven ability to lead staff, model high standards of teaching, and raise student achievement across Years 7–10.
• Special Character:A commitment to uphold, support, and actively participate in the Catholic special character of our school.
• Community and extracurriculars:A strong relational approach to working with our diverse ākonga and whānau, along with a willingness to contribute to the extracurricular life of the college.

Capabilities to assist in planning and organising the courses and programmes at the school to ensure they reflect the special character of the school shall be a condition of appointment.

Bishop Viard CollegeNZ

Physical address:
20 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua

Postal Address:
PO Box 50075, Porirua, 5240