Lead Educator & Curriculum Coach

Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School in Canterbury, New Zealand, seeks an inspirational Assistant Principal to join the senior leadership team. The role focuses on pedagogy, curriculum leadership, and coaching across teaching teams to raise achievement and wellbeing among ākonga.

The successful candidate will model strong relational leadership, sustain inclusive, restorative practice, and foster bicultural partnership with te ao Māori while driving strategic direction and school improvement.

Qualifications

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to build trust with students, staff, and whanau.
• Strong curriculum and pedagogical expertise across Years 1–8.
• Commitment to inclusive, strengths-based and restorative behaviour and wellbeing.
• Experience in coaching teaching teams and guiding curriculum implementation.
• A commitment to bicultural partnership and culturally responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead pedagogical excellence and curriculum implementation across the school.
• Coach and develop teaching teams implementing high-quality teaching practices.
• Strengthen collaborative, high-performing team culture and wellbeing support.
• Partner with the principal and leadership team to drive strategic direction.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum leadership

Pedagogical coaching

Restorative / inclusive practice

Bicultural partnership

Job description

Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School in Canterbury, New Zealand, seeks an inspirational Assistant Principal to join the senior leadership team. The role focuses on pedagogy, curriculum leadership, and coaching across teaching teams to raise achievement and wellbeing among ākonga.

The successful candidate will model strong relational leadership, sustain inclusive, restorative practice, and foster bicultural partnership with te ao Māori while driving strategic direction and school improvement.