Deputy Principal & SENCO - Lead Inclusive Education

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

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