Deputy Principal – Learning Support, PB4L and Enrolments

Western Heights High School; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Heights High School in Rotorua seeks an exceptional educational leader to drive academic excellence, cultural pride, and inclusive education for all whānau and rangatahi. The role requires professional leadership, collaboration with the SLT, and a strong commitment to Taumata Rau and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

The successful candidate will lead data-informed decision making, oversee pastoral care and inclusive practices, and contribute to monthly reporting to the Principal and Board of

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of educational teams and school improvement initiatives.
• Experience with professional growth cycles and staff development.
• Ability to lead data-informed monthly reporting to leadership and board.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with senior leadership teams (SLT).
• Drive bicultural responsiveness and weaving Te Tiriti o Waitangi into school life.
• Oversee student hauora with restorative approaches and inclusive learning.

Skills

Professional leadership

Collaboration

Staff development

Data-informed decisions

Restorative practices

Bicultural responsiveness

Job description

Western Heights High School is a vibrant, co-educational secondary school in Rotorua committed to driving academic excellence, cultural pride, and inclusive education for all whānau and rangatahi.

Key requirements and expected attributes

We are looking for an exceptional educational leader who demonstrates:

• Professional leadership and collaboration: A track record of effective team leadership, professional growth cycles, staff development, and active contribution to SLT decisions.
• Commitment to Taumata Rau and Te Tiriti o Waitangi: A commitment to continuous improvement, bicultural responsiveness, and weaving the ideals of our school pepeha into daily school life.
• Student-centred pastoral and inclusive focus: Deep understanding of adolescent health, student hauora, restorative practices, and inclusive learning systems.
• Data-informed decision making: Competency in data collection, analysis, interpretation, and monthly reporting to the Principal and Board of Trustees.

Start date: Term 1 2027 (or by negotiation)