Y5 Team Leader

Overview

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahiEnglish, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Maori, The arts1FTMU / 1PMU

Our wonderful Kahu team leader is moving to another region, creating an exciting opportunity for a new leader to step into this pivotal senior school role.

At Hato Opani, St Albans School we are on a bold and deliberate journey - growing, nurturing, and thriving together through evidence-based practice, inclusive culture, and courageous leadership.

With 26 classrooms, a flourishing Maori medium pathway, and a deep commitment to equity and excellence, we are seeking an outstanding leader to guide our Kahu team (Y5) in English medium into its next chapter.

We are looking for a leader who :

Has strong proven leadership at the senior level (Y4-6) and classroom expertise in explicit teaching.Understands neurodiversity and has skills, strategies, and knowledge to support learners to thrive.Is passionate about inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally sustaining practices.Can lead change and inspire kaiako to work together with clarity, structure, and consistency.Brings creative problem-solving and future-focused thinking to shaping the senior experience.

What we offer :

The chance to shape and lead a dynamic senior team within a kura committed to innovation and equity.Dedicated leadership PLD, mentoring, and coaching.A supportive leadership team and a community that values courageous, solution-focused leadership.The opportunity to be part of a vibrant, bicultural, multi-ethnic kura that places akonga at the centre.

If you are ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself, if you are a reflective practitioner who can support kaiako and akonga to soar, then this is the role for you.

Join us – this is the St Albans Way.To grow, to nurture, to thrive – together.

How to apply

Please send your cover letter, CV, and direct enquiries to :

Physical address : 17 Sheppard Place, St Albans, Christchurch

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