Deputy Principal, Student Wellbeing & Inclusion

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

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.