Deputy Principal - Pastoral Care

Auckland Seventh-Day Adventist H S; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership position - 6MU

Job summary

Auckland Seventh-day Adventist High School invites applications for Deputy Principal - Pastoral Care. The role leads student wellbeing, attendance and pastoral systems, ensuring every student is known, supported and able to thrive within an Adventist educational ethos.

The successful candidate will teach Years 9–13, mentor deans and pastoral staff, and collaborate with whānau, staff and external agencies. A baptised Adventist church member is required.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a secondary school setting.
• Ability to strengthen pastoral systems to support every student.
• Commitment to Adventist education values and culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee student wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, and pastoral support systems.
• Foster belonging, inclusion, and positive relationships within the school.
• Collaborate with students, whānau, staff and external agencies.
• Support restorative and PB4L practices and use data to monitor engagement.
• Lead and mentor deans and pastoral staff; contribute to Te Tiriti-based practice.
• Uphold the school’s special character and participate in religious activities.
• Teaching load responsibilities in Years 9–13.

Skills

Leadership

Pastoral care

Communication

Organisation

Equity & inclusion

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

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About the role

Tagged Position.

Auckland Seventh-day Adventist High School is a special character, state-integrated Christian High School, located in Māngere Bridge.

We are seeking an experienced and highly effective leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Deputy Principal - Pastoral Care. Committed to the ethos and values of Adventist education and is capable of teaching Years 9–13, leading and strengthening the school's pastoral systems so that every student is known, supported, and able to thrive.

Theapplicant must be a baptised and active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The successful applicant will:

• Lead and oversee student wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, and pastoral support systems.
• Foster a culture of belonging, inclusion, and positive relationships.
• Work collaboratively with students, whānau, staff, and external agencies.
• Support the implementation of restorative and PB4L practices.
• Use data effectively to monitor and improve student engagement and outcomes.
• Lead and mentor deans, pastoral staff, and other wellbeing personnel.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has proven leadership experience in a secondary school setting.
• Builds strong, respectful relationships with students and families.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is highly organised and solutions-focused.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success.

As condition of appointment, the successful applicant will be expected to:

• uphold, support and model the school’s Seventh-day Adventist special character;
• take part in religious instruction and observances appropriate; and maintain programmes and activities that reflect the school’s special character

A teaching load responsibility is also expected of the successful appointee.

Starting date: 31st May (Week 6, Term 2), 2027 (or by negotiation)

Direct enquiries to:

Mandy Crawford Marsters, PA/Office Support

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts

Allowances Leadership position - 6MU

Region Auckland

Employer

Auckland Seventh-Day Adventist H S