Western Heights High School Bay of Plenty
Deputy Principal – Manaaki / Pastoral (Attendance and Behaviour Management)
- Full-time
- Permanent
- 7 Permanent Units (7PMU)
About the role
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)
More about the role
Direct enquiries to:
Kathryn Howes, Principal's PA
- Phone07 349 5947
- Email[email protected]
How to apply
Email your CV, cover letter and application form to: [email protected]
Application documents
Role details
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Sector
- Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura
- Position
- Full-time, Permanent
- Learning areas
- English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts
- Allowances
- 7 Permanent Units (7PMU)
- Region
- Bay of Plenty
Employer
Western Heights High School
70 Old Quarry Road, Rotorua Central, Rotorua