Deputy Principal | Team Leader | Classroom Teacher

Hataitai School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hataitai School in Wellington seeks an experienced deputy principal who will help lead our school forward while building on our strengths, relationships, and team culture. You will work alongside the principal, lead a teaching team, and maintain an active classroom teaching role, contributing to school-wide leadership and strategic direction.

We are looking for someone who models high-quality teaching, builds trusting relationships with ākonga, staff and whānau, leads curriculum implementation,

Qualifications

• We are seeking an experienced deputy principal who models high-quality teaching and learning.
• A confident, approachable and inspiring leader who builds strong relationships with ākonga, staff and whānau.
• Ability to lead school-wide initiatives, strengthen teaching practice and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead alongside the principal and contribute to school-wide leadership and strategic direction.
• Lead a teaching team and maintain an active classroom teaching role.

Job description

At Hataitai School, we value strong relationships, a supportive team culture and providing rich, engaging learning opportunities for our ākonga. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic deputy principal who will help lead our school forward while building on these strengths.

This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and forward-thinking leader to work alongside the principal, contribute to school-wide leadership and strategic direction, lead a teaching team and maintain an active classroom teaching role.

We are looking for someone who:

• is an excellent classroom practitioner who models high-quality teaching and learning
• is a confident, approachable and inspiring leader who builds strong, trusting relationships with ākonga, staff and whānau
• has the ability to lead school-wide initiatives, strengthen teaching practice and drive continuous improvement
• can inspire, support and challenge others, building a culture of collaboration, reflection and professional growth
• has strong curriculum knowledge and can lead effective curriculum implementation, assessment and teaching practices
• demonstrates sound judgement, initiative and the ability to make decisions and manage competing priorities
• is organised, adaptable and confident supporting the day-to-day leadership and operations of a busy school
• values inclusive, culturally responsive practice and demonstrates a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We offer a welcoming, supportive school community, a committed and collaborative staff, and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the future direction of Hataitai School.