Deputy Principal and SENCO

Rata Street School; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rātā Street School in New Zealand is seeking a passionate educational leader for the Deputy Principal/SENCO role as the current post relocates. The successful candidate will contribute to a vision of learning together to achieve excellence, while nurturing relationships and sustaining student achievement across reading, writing, and maths.

The role emphasizes collaborative leadership with the principal and senior staff, a strong commitment to inclusion and wellbeing, and building on school

Qualifications

• Experience leading a school or large team.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with students, whānau and staff.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Deputy Principal/SENCO, guiding school priorities and practice.
• Collaborate closely with the principal and senior staff to shape school improvement.
• Oversee SENCO functions and support teacher aides to ensure learner success.

Skills

Educational leadership

Emotional intelligence

Strong communication

Organised and proactive

Strategic thinking

Job description

Are you an inspiring, passionate and dedicated educational leader ready to make a meaningful difference?

An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen at Rātā Street School as our highly respected and valued Deputy Principal/SENCO prepares to relocate to Australia.

Our vision, ‘Learning together to achieve excellence’, is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to nurturing a lifelong love of learning and creating an environment where every child feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

We believe that successful learning begins with strong relationships, a sense of belonging and high expectations. Our programmes nurture students’ academic, social, emotional, physical and cultural development, with a strong foundation in reading, writing and mathematics.

Our school values are at the heart of everything we do:

• Aroha | Heart
• Mahi tahi | Teamwork
• Whakaute | Respect
• Pakari | Resilience
• Whakauru | Inclusion.

This role is fully released and will see you working collaboratively with the principal and senior staff team, helping shape our school's future while building on our strengths and successes.

We are looking for a leader who:

• places the child at the heart of every decision
• demonstrates emotional intelligence and builds positive, trusting relationships
• is highly organised, proactive and an effective communicator
• is reflective, adaptable and responsive to the needs of others
• is deeply committed to student achievement, inclusion and wellbeing
• thinks strategically and contributes positively to school-wide improvement.

As SENCO, you will lead our dedicated teacher aide team and work collaboratively with teachers, whānau and external professionals to ensure every learner receives the support and opportunities they deserve.

We offer a positive, supportive work environment where your leadership makes a difference, your ideas are welcomed, and we encourage and support your ongoing professional growth.

If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.