Deputy Principal: Pastoral & Curriculum Leader

Nayland College; Tasman; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nayland College in Nelson seeks an accomplished teacher and proven leader to join our senior leadership team as deputy principal. This role combines pastoral leadership, school operations, curriculum, and teaching and learning within a busy coeducational setting of ~1,300 students.

The successful candidate will advocate for relationship-based learning and restorative practice, foster strong relationships with students, staff, whānau and the wider community, and lead improvement across pastoral

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience and credibility as a teacher.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, whānau and the wider community.
• Capability to lead improvement in pastoral practice, curriculum and teaching and learning.
• Solid understanding of curriculum change management.
• Commitment to innovative and responsive approaches to education.
• Collaborative work style with a focus on keeping students at the centre.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral leadership and manage school operations.
• Oversee curriculum development and teaching and learning strategies.
• Support staff and students in a busy coeducational school of ~1,300 students.
• Lead improvement in pastoral practice and curriculum delivery.
• Drive relationships with students, staff, whānau and community.
• Contribute to an innovative approach to education and decisive action.

Skills

Leadership experience

Job description

Nayland College in Nelson seeks an accomplished teacher and proven leader to join our senior leadership team as deputy principal. This role combines pastoral leadership, school operations, curriculum, and teaching and learning within a busy coeducational setting of ~1,300 students.

The successful candidate will advocate for relationship-based learning and restorative practice, foster strong relationships with students, staff, whānau and the wider community, and lead improvement across pastoral