Waltham School, Canterbury
Deputy Principal / SENCO, Permanent Full-Time
Our vibrant and multicultural kura is seeking an outstanding school leader to join our dedicated team from the start of 2025.
We are looking for the following attributes in our new Deputy Principal:
* A relational leader who can form positive and respectful relationships with tamariki, colleagues, and the school community.
* Strong knowledge of learning support needs and inclusive practices.
* Eagerness to grow professionally and to support the growth of others.
* Enthusiastic endorsement of, and commitment to, modelling our school values.
* Ability to work effectively and impactfully with others, fostering an environment of cooperation and collaboration.
* Experience in analysing and interpreting data to support informed decision-making.
* A leader who is positive, committed, and solution-focused.
* Culturally responsive.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leadership: Assist the principal in the overall management and leadership of the school (including strategic planning, policy development, and staff management). Junior School team leadership (experience and knowledge of BSLA is advantageous).
* SENCO/ESOL: Provide expert guidance and support to teachers and students with special education needs, ensuring that their individual needs are met.
* Curriculum development: Contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive curriculum that caters to the diverse needs of all students.
* Staff development: Support the professional development of staff, focusing on inclusive practices and strategies for supporting students with special needs.
* Community engagement: Foster positive and supportive relationships with parents, caregivers, and the wider community.
You might be an experienced or emerging leader. Our priority is to secure a person who values inclusion, collaboration, and championing the individual things that make young people special and unique.
How to apply
Please send your covering letter, CV, and completed application form to: principal@waltham.school.nz
Tim Evers (Tumuaki - Principal)
Hastings Street East, Waltham, Christchurch
(03) 379 3137
Vacancy reference #: 1HAj8A
Physical address:
Hastings Street East, Waltham, Christchurch
Postal Address:
Hastings Street East, Waltham, Christchurch, 8023
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