Tumuaki Tuarua | Associate Principal

Amesbury School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Coaching culture

Supportive board

Community-focused school environment

Job summary

Amesbury School in Wellington seeks an experienced, reflective leader to join as a fully released associate principal for 2027. The role emphasizes coaching leadership, collaboration, and championing equitable, student-centred learning across the school.

Ideal candidates will have SENCO/learning support experience and a strong commitment to professional development, partnership with whānau, kaiako, and agencies to support all learners.

Qualifications

• Experience leading school-wide coaching and professional development.
• Ability to champion equitable, student-centred learning across the school.
• Proven collaboration with kaiako, whānau and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide reflective, coaching-focused leadership for staff and students.
• Lead learning support and SENCO initiatives in collaboration with kaiako and whānau.
• Promote high-quality teaching practices and consistent school-wide improvement.
• Foster a positive, collaborative school culture and partnerships.

Skills

Coaching leadership

Collaboration

Pedagogical leadership

SENCO/learning support

Equity in learning

Education

Experience in school leadership

Job description

Our fabulous associate principal has gained a principal position, so we are seeking an experienced, reflective and highly collaborative leader to join our collaborative team as a fully released associate principal for the start of 2027.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced educator who values the power of partnership and takes a coaching leadership approach in the growth and development of others.

We are looking for a leader who will:

• Champion the individual: See every tamaiti and kaimahi as a unique individual with their own strengths, passions, and learning styles, tailoring your approach to meet their needs and empower others.
• Use a coaching approach: Have some experience coaching others, and be part of leading our strong school-wide coaching culture
• Embrace collaboration: Be a proactive team player who is excited to contribute to and lead a highly supportive and positive team.
• Be pedagogically sound: Work collaboratively with others to champion equitable practice, student-centred learning and consistent, high-quality teaching across the school
• Lead learning support: bring strength and experience in SENCO/learning support, and work collaboratively with kaiako, whānau, and agencies to support all learners

We offer:

• A positive and collaborative environment: Join a team that genuinely cares for one another and provides strong ongoing coaching and professional development. Our teams are highly collaborative and work in close partnership together.
• Modern well resourced learning spaces: Work in beautiful, well resourced learning environments designed to foster creativity and collaboration.
• A supportive board: Work with a group of people who are genuinely committed to supporting and growing our team and ensuring that every ākonga has what they need to be successful.
• A great community: Be part of a welcoming, community-focused school environment in the wonderfully diverse and growing suburb of Churton Park.