Vacancies
Deputy Principal
We are looking for an enthusiastic, community minded Deputy Principal with excellent leadership skills to join our growing school in beautiful Marlborough. A valued member of our leadership team is heading into retirement, so the opportunity exists for a dedicated, NZ registered teacher who is a collaborative positive thinker, and committed to making a difference for our learners.
The successful applicant will:
understand special educational needs, including various disabilities and learning difficulties and working collaboratively with teachers, parents, external agencies, and other stakeholders.
demonstrate relational trust by building strong, honest, and respectful connections to create a supportive and collaborative learning environment
be an effective communicator who clearly and empathetically conveys information, listens actively, and facilitates open dialogue among students, staff, and whānau
have proven teaching practice, deep knowledge of effective pedagogy and the ability to lead change
display professionalism, integrity and honesty in the way they conduct themselves
SENCO experience and leadership is an advantage, however this is flexible to the strengths of the successful applicant. Additional leadership responsibilities are yet to be finalised, but will take account of the skill set offered by the successful applicant as well as the needs of the school. This position includes 4 permanent management units. This role will have a teaching component covering the release of our teachers.
Your letter of application will address the above points.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Supporting Documentation
Appointment Timeline
26 August 2024 Full-Time, permanent deputy principal (4 PMU) advertised
3pm 13 September 2024 Closing Date for Applications
Week of 23 September Interviews
Term 1 2025 Permanent position starts
Application Instructions
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your application to principal@redwoodtown.school.nz no later than 3pm on Friday 13 September.
Please send by email only:
● A covering letter
● Completed application form - either a renamed google doc or the pdf attached
● A current CV
Relief Teachers
We are always on the look out for amazing relievers to join our team. Please email your details to cat@redwoodtown.school.nz if you would like to go down on our contact list.
Otherwise, we use StaffSync for our day-to-day relieving needs. Please visit https://apps.staffsync.co.nz/ and create a log in to be notified of relieving jobs at our school.
For all other enquiries contact the school office for an appointment with our principal. Alternatively, drop into the school office with a CV, copy of your teaching registration and teaching references.
