Deputy Principal, Student Engagement & Wellbeing

Woodford House; Havelock North; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodford House is seeking an exceptional educational leader to join us in a newly created role as deputy principal – student engagement. Nestled in the hills of Havelock North Hawke’s Bay, Woodford House is a leading state-integrated, boarding and day school for Year 7 to 13 girls.

You will provide strategic leadership across pastoral care, wellbeing and the wider student experience, creating the conditions for every student to feel known, supported, challenged and connected.

Qualifications

• Credible, strategic educational leader with strong secondary school leadership experience.
• Expertise in pastoral care, student wellbeing and translating strategy into an engaging student experience.
• Understanding of strategic school finance and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a talented group of middle and senior leaders across diverse portfolios.
• Create a cohesive approach to co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities across Years 7 to 13.
• Champion student participation, achievement, leadership and belonging.
• Shape and lead the strategic direction of pastoral care, wellbeing and student engagement.
• Strengthen the use of evidence, technology and innovation to continually improve the student experience.
• Lead change with confidence, empathy and a strong focus on people and culture.
• Contribute strategically to the wider executive leadership team and future direction of Woodford House.

Job description

Woodford House is seeking an exceptional educational leader to join us in a newly created role as deputy principal – student engagement. Nestled in the hills of Havelock North Hawke’s Bay, Woodford House is a leading state-integrated, boarding and day school for Year 7 to 13 girls.

You will provide strategic leadership across pastoral care, wellbeing and the wider student experience, creating the conditions for every student to feel known, supported, challenged and connected.