Job Description
Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Assistant principal English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts 3 permanent units, with the possibility of an additional fixed-term unit and/or allowance (negotiable). Gate Pā School is seeking an experienced and capable leader to join our senior leadership team as assistant principal , with particular responsibility for the junior school. Working alongside the principal, deputy principal and assistant principal – senior school, this role offers the opportunity to make a broad impact across our kura and contribute to our strategic direction. Responsibilities will be shaped by our strategic priorities and the strengths of the successful applicant. The role will include curriculum, learning support and pastoral leadership and is likely to include: leading across the junior school, in partnership with team leaders strengthening the New Entrant/Year 1 programme and transition from ECE to school coordinating Phase 1 learning support, ORS provision, and complex learning, behavioural, and pastoral needs advancing curriculum and pedagogical practice, while building the capability of others strengthening school-wide pastoral and behaviour systems, including coordination with whānau and external agencies delivering a negotiated teaching component, which may encompass classroom release, ORS specialist teaching, or Tier 2/3 targeted learning support. contributing to school-wide planning, decision-making and strategic improvement as part of the senior leadership team The successful applicant will demonstrate proven leadership capability, strong relational skills and a sound understanding of effective junior-school practice. They will be able to lead improvement, develop others and contribute confidently as a member of the senior leadership team. #J-18808-Ljbffr