Teaching Deputy Principal — Leadership & Wellbeing

St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie); Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie) Wellington is seeking an enthusiastic Deputy Principal to join our leadership team. This is a full-time, permanent teaching deputy position covering Years 1–15.

The role involves leading curriculum, assessment and staff collaboration within a Catholic Special Character context. As deputy leader you will support pastoral care, student wellbeing and school culture, building strong relationships with students, staff, whānau and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner and experienced educational leader.
• Capable of maintaining programmes reflecting Catholic Special Character.
• Demonstrates inclusive education and supportive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum development, teaching, learning and assessment.
• Support pastoral care and student wellbeing across the school.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, whānau and community.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive school culture.
• Provide effective leadership to the school team.

Skills

Classroom practitioner

Educational leadership

Adaptable and empathetic

Clear communication

Inclusive education

Organised

Relationship-building

Enthusiastic leadership

Job description

St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie) Wellington is seeking an enthusiastic Deputy Principal to join our leadership team. This is a full-time, permanent teaching deputy position covering Years 1–15.

The role involves leading curriculum, assessment and staff collaboration within a Catholic Special Character context. As deputy leader you will support pastoral care, student wellbeing and school culture, building strong relationships with students, staff, whānau and the wider community.