Deputy Principal

Are you an inspiring, collaborative, and culturally responsive leader passionate about making a difference for every learner?

Weston School is a thriving full primary school of 250 students located in the rural township of Weston, just five minutes from Oamaru. Our community is growing, and our commitment is for all our people - staff, ākonga, and whānau to thrive.

Working alongside the principal, staff, and wider community, you will provide strategic, educational, and operational leadership. Key areas of leadership include:

• Teaching and learning: Supporting curriculum development, strengthening pedagogical practice, and delivering targeted intervention teaching in Maths and/or Literacy.
• Assessment and achievement: Overseeing standardised assessment systems (PATs, Kiwi Exams) and utilising achievement data to ensure every student’s learning needs are met.
• PB4L and pastoral care: Leading proactive behaviour strategies, restorative practices, and pastoral care across the kura to foster a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Leadership of student leaders: Overseeing student leaders, student leadership opportunities and roles, assemblies etc
• Operational support: Coordinating day relief, supporting whānau communication, and deputising as Acting Principal when required.

Teaching component: 0.1 release + targeted intervention groups

Position commences: by negotiation

Person specification: We seek an adaptable, visible, and approachable educational leader with proven classroom teaching experience. You will possess a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, exceptional relational skills, and a genuine drive to support our school culture and academic excellence.

We welcome applications from NZ based and NZ registered teachesr who have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

To receive an application pack please contact Principal Deidre Senior: [email protected].

Potential applicants are encouraged to visit the school by arranging a visit with the principal.