Team Leader

Karori Normal School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2MU leadership

Professional development

Collaborative environment

ITE/teacher education opportunities

Job summary

Karori Normal School in Wellington seeks a Team Leader to guide curriculum delivery, mentor teachers, and drive professional growth within the leadership team. You will lead by example in classroom practice and contribute to our strategic goals across the school.

The role emphasizes collaborative, inclusive pedagogy and the mentoring of pre-service teachers, with opportunities to influence teacher education and research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of inspiring and building capability in others.
• Strong understanding of The NZ Curriculum and learner-centred pedagogy.
• Excellent relational trust and high emotional intelligence.
• Experience hosting and mentoring pre-service teachers.
• Ability to lead curriculum delivery and support teacher growth.

Responsibilities

• Guide curriculum delivery across year levels and disciplines.
• Mentor teachers and drive professional growth within teams.
• Lead by example through exemplary classroom practice.
• Contribute to school-wide strategic goals and initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to sustain innovative practice.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Curriculum delivery

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Collaboration

Job description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Syndicate leader
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
NSA

Are you an experienced, forward-thinking educational leader ready to make a significant impact?

Karori Normal School is seeking an inspiring, collaborative, and highly skilled Team Leader to join our leadership team and foster holistic teaching excellence across our school.

About us

Karori Normal School is a vibrant, diverse, and high-performing full primary school located in the heart of Karori, Wellington. As a Normal School, we have a proud tradition of driving innovation, mentoring future teachers in partnership with tertiary training providers, and providing rich, authentic learning opportunities for all tamariki. We foster a supportive community environment grounded in our core values, where both staff and students are encouraged to thrive, grow, and lead.

About the role

As a Team Leader, you will play a key role in guiding curriculum delivery, mentoring teachers, and driving professional growth within your team and across the school. You will lead by example through exemplary classroom practice while actively contributing to our wider school strategic goals.

We offer:

• 2 Management Units (2MU) + potential for other areas of leadership
• Targeted professional learning and development opportunities.
• A collaborative, dynamic, and supportive professional environment.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to initial teacher education and pedagogical research.

We are seeking a leader who:

• Demonstrates exceptional classroom practice and a deep understanding of The (new) New Zealand Curriculum .
• Has a proven track record of inspiring, empowering, and building capability in others.
• Shares a commitment to culturally responsive, inclusive, and learner-centred pedagogy.
• Demonstrates strong relational trust, exceptional communication skills, and high emotional intelligence.
• Welcomes the unique opportunities that come with being a Normal School, including hosting and mentoring pre-service teachers.