Tumuaki Tuarua | Deputy Principal and SENCO

Marewa School is seeking a motivated and committed leader to join our team as Tumuaki Tuarua, with responsibility for the SENCO role alongside a 0.2 teaching component to cover release.

At Marewa, relationships, belonging and connection are central to our work. We are seeking a visible, approachable leader who will work collaboratively with the Tumuaki, staff and whānau to strengthen teaching, learning and wellbeing across the kura.

Our tamariki bring diverse strengths, interests and needs. We want a leader passionate about improving outcomes and creating inclusive environments where every child feels they belong and is supported to reach their full potential, and beyond!

Key areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• teaching and learning: supporting curriculum leadership and effective practice.
• staff development: supporting kaiako to strengthen practice and develop leadership capability.
• learning support and wellbeing: coordinating the SENCO role, funding applications and support from whānau, aiga and external agencies.
• school leadership: sharing responsibility for daily operations, strategic planning and school culture.

We are looking for someone who:

• can lead, guide and develop others, with courage to have challenging conversations and lead change
• has strong organisational and communication skills
• understands trauma-informed practice, relationships and emotional regulation
• values te ao Māori and is committed to honouring our tamariki's identity, language and culture while growing their own mātauranga and practice.

You will work in close partnership with the tumuaki, bring your own strengths, act with integrity and confidently step into the tumuaki role when needed.

School visits are encouraged to experience the wairua of our kura.

Applicants must have teaching experience in a New Zealand school. Leadership experience is advantageous, but emerging leaders are welcome.