Senior School & Pathways Leader — NCEA & Careers

Waihi College

Waikato

On-site

NZD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Waihi College invites applications for a Deputy Principal – Senior School and Pathways. This full-time permanent role focuses on Years 11–13, including leadership of senior curriculum, NCEA implementation and pathways planning.

The appointee will oversee assessment, reporting, and NZQA quality assurance, while guiding literacy, numeracy and transition programmes. The successful candidate will shape strategic directions, build capability, and foster equitable outcomes for ākonga within a Te

Qualifications

Current NZ practising certificate.
Recent successful experience in secondary teaching and leadership.
Sound knowledge of NCEA and NZQA quality-assurance requirements.
Principal’s Nominee experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead senior curriculum, NCEA implementation, assessment and reporting; act as principal’s nominee.
Monitor progress towards NCEA, literacy and numeracy co‑requisites, and university entrance; ensure timely intervention.
Coordinate literacy and numeracy assessment entries and tracking; maintain accurate records.
Lead academic mentoring and pathway planning for Years 11–13, including Careers, Gateway, Te Kura, subject selection and Year 10 transition.
Contribute to timetable development and oversee KAMAR, reporting systems, schedules and senior-school events.
Use achievement, engagement and wellbeing data to guide school improvement and staff development.