Assistant Rector - Teaching and Learning

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and inspiring educational leader to join the Senior Leadership Team at Waitaki Boys’ High School as Assistant Rector – Teaching and Learning.

This is a key professional leadership role, with a strong focus on leading and strengthening teaching and learning across the school. The successful applicant will be a respected colleague, mentor and leader who builds positive relationships with staff and students alike.

Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and fellow senior leaders, the Assistant Rector will help foster a positive, supportive and effective learning environment where staff feel valued and supported to grow professionally, and students feel encouraged to seek advice, guidance and support.

The successful applicant will:

demonstrate strong leadership

have sound professional judgement

show a commitment to continuous improvement

work well alongside colleagues to enhance teaching practice

promote student achievement

support the ongoing development of the school.

About Waitaki Boys' High School

With a roll of over 440 students, Waitaki Boys’ is “enriched by a proud heritage, but forward-looking and progressive in our task of educating boys to meet the challenges of the new millennium.”

Our inclusive school culture encourages students to participate, contribute and achieve across a wide range of academic, leadership, sporting, arts and cultural opportunities, both inside and outside the classroom.

Our vision is to develop “inspiring young men of outstanding character.”

Why Oamaru?

Oamaru offers a unique lifestyle on the beautiful Otago coast. Recognised by Lonely Planet among its Top 50 Destinations Around the World for 2027, the town is renowned for its striking Victorian limestone architecture, thriving Steampunk culture and colonies of little blue penguins.

With its blend of history, creativity and coastal charm, Oamaru is a wonderful safe place to live and work.