Head of Learning Support

Napier Girls’ High School is located in Ahuriri Napier, and provides education for students in Years 9 to 13. The school is one of the oldest girls’ schools in New Zealand. It celebrates its traditions, and its values of Manaakitanga (respect and caring), Kairangi Whaiaro (personal excellence) and Whanaungatanga (relationships and connections).

Further information about NGHS can be found by visiting our website.

Mō te tūranga – About the role

Napier Girls’ High School seeks an experienced leader for our Learning Support Department to commence in Term 2 2027. This role is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students with diverse learning needs, ensuring equal learning opportunities and academic growth for every student, regardless of ability, language, or background.  

In this role, you will

• lead all special assessment conditions (SAC)* processes
• coordinate Te Kura enrolments
• oversee our English for Sspeakers of other languages (ESOL) programme
• administer diagnostic testing
• lead and support our team of approximately 10 teacher aides – managing timetabling, induction, appraisals and training.

Combining departmental leadership with classroom teaching, you will teach targeted learning support classes to build student literacy and numeracy skills, lead school-wide PLD on differentiation and facilitate our weekly Lunch Club to foster student wellbeing.

Applicants will possess strong administrative and leadership skills, be culturally responsive, and build positive relationships with students, staff, whānau, and external agencies.  

* From January 2027, SAC will be known as Fair Access to Assessment | Te Ara Tōkeke (FAA).

If you have any questions about the role or our school, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.