Woodleigh School Taranaki

Assistant Principal

4MU –  (2MU team leader, 2MU Assistant Principal role)

An exciting opportunity awaits for an experienced NZ registered teacher to become part of our awesome teaching team and our collaborative senior leadership team. If you are an inspiring and enthusiastic teacher who is looking for the opportunity to step up into a leadership role or an experienced leader looking for a change, then we invite you to apply. 

We are looking for an inclusive and aspiring leader who:

• Builds and sustains positive relationships with staff, students, whānau, and community.
• Is a team player and actively promotes’ teamwork, collaboration and collegiality.’
• Has strengths in numeracy and science - leading maths and being the champion of science in our kura
• Is a creative and innovative thinker who is willing to act, inspire and positively interact with others
• Has strong pedagogical, curriculum and assessment knowledge.
• Has an excellent sense of humour and can have fun.

Our AP will also be the 'Team leader' of our Y5 and 6 senior team of five kaiako and 130 akonga - be a strong practitioner across the curriculum, and ‘drive’ to improve outcomes for all our ākonga. 

The ability and willingness to support and grow our values is a necessity, along with promoting the collaborative culture of our kura. A good sense of humour, a willingness to learn te reo, uphold our values and work as a team are key to this position.

The position will involve Y5–6 classroom teaching (0.4) and senior/team leadership mahi (0.6). 

The position begins on the 22nd July 2024. (can be negotiated)

Please send your CV, a covering letter (outlining your suitability for the position) and the name and contact details of 2 referees to principal@woodleigh.school.nz