Deputy Principal – Manaaki / Pastoral (Attendance and Behaviour Management)

Western Heights High School is a vibrant, co-educational secondary school in Rotorua committed to fostering academic excellence, cultural pride, and holistic student wellbeing for all whānau and rangatahi.

Key requirements and expected attributes

We are looking for an exceptional educational leader who demonstrates:

• Pastoral excellence and empathy: A deep understanding of adolescent health, student hauora, restorative approaches, and effective pastoral care frameworks.
• Systems and data literacy: Proven ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and report on attendance and pastoral data to drive continuous improvement (Taumata Rau) and meet monthly reporting standards.
• Relational leadership: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive, trusting relationships with staff, students, whānau, iwi, and community stakeholders.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi: A dedication to culturally responsive practice, and furthering the ideals of our school pepeha.

Start date: Term 1 2027 (or by negotiation)