Y5 team leader

St Albans School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canterbury is seeking a passionate leader for the senior school. This role will involve guiding a dynamic team, fostering inclusive practices, and influencing change in a vibrant educational environment committed to equity and excellence. Ideal candidates will have senior-level leadership experience and a deep understanding of diverse learning needs.

Benefits

Dedicated leadership PLD, mentoring, and coaching

Supportive leadership team

Vibrant, bicultural, multi-ethnic community

Qualifications

• Strong proven leadership at the senior level (Y4-6).
• Classroom expertise in explicit teaching.
• Passion for inclusive, trauma-informed practices.

Responsibilities

• Guide the Kāhu team (Y5) in English medium.
• Support kaiako and ākonga to thrive.
• Lead change with clarity and structure.

Skills

Leadership

Understanding of neurodiversity

Inclusive practices

Creative problem-solving

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
1FTMU / 1PMU

Our wonderful Kāhu team leader is moving to another region, creating an exciting opportunity for a new leader to step into this pivotal senior school role.

At Hato Ōpani, St Albans School we are on a bold and deliberate journey - growing, nurturing, and thriving together through evidence-based practice, inclusive culture, and courageous leadership. With 26 classrooms, a flourishing Māori medium pathway, and a deep commitment to equity and excellence, we are seeking an outstanding leader to guide our Kāhu team (Y5) in English medium into its next chapter.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has strong proven leadership at the senior level (Y4-6) and classroom expertise in explicit teaching.
• Understands neurodiversity and has skills, strategies, and knowledge to support learners to thrive.
• Is passionate about inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally sustaining practices.
• Can lead change and inspire kaiako to work together with clarity, structure, and consistency.
• Brings creative problem-solving and future-focused thinking to shaping the senior experience.

What we offer:

• The chance to shape and lead a dynamic senior team within a kura committed to innovation and equity.
• Dedicated leadership PLD, mentoring, and coaching.
• A supportive leadership team and a community that values courageous, solution-focused leadership.
• The opportunity to be part of a vibrant, bicultural, multi-ethnic kura that places ākonga at the centre.

If you are ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself, if you are a reflective practitioner who can support kaiako and ākonga to soar, then this is the role for you.

Join us – this is the St Albans Way.
To grow, to nurture, to thrive – together.

How to apply

Please send your cover letter, CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
17 Sheppard Place, St Albans, Christchurch