Syndicate (Team) Leader

Are you an energetic, self-motivated, and innovative educational leader who is passionate about influencing opportunities for the modern emerging adolescent?

Due to a recent promotion into senior leadership, Whakatāne Intermediate School is seeking a dedicated leader to join our high-performing middle leadership team for 2027.

As a syndicate leader, you will play a crucial role in our middle management structure. You will help embed our school’s mission statement and core values while holding a strong, active voice in shaping our educational pedagogy and practice.

We seek a motivated leader with

• a strong desire to grow their leadership capability, drive student achievement, and remain at the forefront of growing best practice across their team
• in-depth curriculum knowledge and a strong commitment to leading professional learning. Specifically, we value an appreciation of the Science of Learning, an understanding of structured pedagogies, and a willingness to integrate explicit direct instruction pedagogy into practice
• an ability to builds strong, learning-focused relationships with whānau, actively models being a lifelong learner, and fosters a positive, caring team environment.

You will join an active, vibrant school environment supported by a genuinely welcoming, supportive, and caring staffroom culture. We are deeply committed to your professional learning and growth as a leader, and provide a supportive space as you build your capacity. 

Queries about the position and/or school visits are warmly welcomed.