Waimea College Tasman/Nelson

Deputy Principal

Waimea College is a large, progressive coeducational secondary school based in Richmond, Nelson. A rare and exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and suitably qualified educator to join our dynamic senior leadership team and make a positive impact on the lives of our young people. Start date negotiable, late 2024 or 2025 start of year.

At Waimea College we strive to develop well-rounded, confident young adults who are equipped for our modern and changing world. We are a high performing school with an amazing group of students and supportive school community. We have recently appointed a new principal and associate principal within the established senior leadership team, and we are looking forward to welcoming another new leader to our team.

This deputy principal role will offer the opportunity to support the principal and wider senior leadership team to lead the successful implementation of the strategic direction and goals of the college. The person we are seeking to appoint to this deputy principal role will lead curriculum across our school with a particular focus on effectively collecting and analysing a range of achievement data to inform school improvement plans. Other areas of strength we are seeking include the ability to lead the effective use of digital tools in learning programmes, knowledge of and experience in implementing culturally responsive pedagogies and the capability to lead aspects of our pastoral processes.

We are looking for the right person, with the right mindset first and foremost. If you want to come and join a forward thinking team who have a focus on positively leading change and growing great leaders then please consider applying.

School visits are welcome on request.

Interviews will be held Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 September 2024.