Central Auckland Specialist School Auckland

Associate principals (2 positions)

Are you and experienced educator, ready for a new challenge?

Are you able to inspire engagement and help others to realise their potential?

We provides quality education for students with intellectual disabilities, many of whom may also have a range of  complex needs. Our students are aged between 5–21 years and are funded through the Ongoing Resource Scheme Funding (ORS) .

The ideal candidates:

We seek innovative and visionary leaders to  join our supportive leadership  team. Full-time release.

We are a progressive and well-resourced school, committed to providing our students with a joyful curriculum, by providing high-quality teaching, using effective pedagogies.

The ideal candidates will have some leadership experience and a background in specialist education is preferred. Alternatively, a candidate with an interest in learners with special needs and appropriate pedagogical approaches would be considered.

You will fit into our positive school culture, by being passionate about the development of teaching and learning practices and in developing your own leadership.

You will be resilient, have strong interpersonal skills, be highly collaborative and have a great sense of humour! The ability to think on your feet and creatively solve problems, is essential.

Your range of strengths and experience may include biculturalism, e-learning, Assessment for Learning; but these are negotiable.

What we offer:

• A strong, collegial  leadership team
• Support in your own learning and growth
• The opportunity to grow your position and grow into your position
• A chance to lead a team of highly committed professionals
• Generous professional learning.

4–6MU depending on experience.

Visits to the school prior to closing date, are welcomed.

Interviews: Monday 1 March, 2021.

Start date: term 2 of 2021 or by negotiation.