Assistant Principal – Systems & Operations

Assistant Principal – Systems & Operations

Full time, Permanent

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Assistant principal

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

4PMU + 1PSMA

Craighead Diocesan School is a high achieving state integrated boarding & day school for girls based in Timaru.

Our vision is to inspire and support the pursuit of personal excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a motivated, enthusiastic and inclusive teaching team within a positive and culturally responsive school culture.

We have motivated students, supportive Boards and community, and a beautiful environment in which to work.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, inspiring and innovative educational leader to join our Senior Leadership Team from term 1, 2026.

All members of the Senior Leadership team contribute to the overall strategic leadership of the school.

This role is responsible for helping ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operation of the school.

We are looking for a leader who:

• builds strong, positive relationships with staff, students and whānau and the wider community
• models our school values of Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence
• demonstrates a commitment to te reo and tikanga Māori and seeks to be more culturally responsive in their own practice, and
• brings creativity, a sense of humour, flexibility and a problem-solving approach to challenges.
  
  

Skills and qualifications required:

• Proven success in middle or senior leadership
• Ability to problem solve and think creatively
• Timetabling, reporting and data analysis
• Experience in the New Zealand school context.
  
  

How to apply

An application pack is available by emailing:

Physical address:
1 Wrights Avenue, West End, Timaru

Postal Address:
1 Wrights Avenue, Highfield, Timaru, 7910