Deputy Principal/LSC – Tagged Position

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Deputy principal

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

2MU plus 1 fixed term unit

St James School has an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader or a middle leader looking to move into a Senior Leader Deputy Principal position. This is a role that is a teaching Deputy Principal. It is made up of 0.2 LSC, 0.6 Intervention Teaching and 0.2 teacher release.

St James School is a small Catholic school in East Christchurch. We are a vibrant learning community that values, aroha, respect and compassion. We have with a very dedicated and hard working team who also have a sense of fun and humour.

We are looking for someone who is

• positive, energetic, who can bring out the best qualities in both ākonga and kaiako,
• highly organised, solutions-focused, and able to manage competing priorities with calm and efficiency.
• excellent communicator who has confidence when leading.
• engaged, approachable, and highly visible across the school community
• embodies our Catholic character and leads with compassion, service and respect.

If you have a strong interest and understanding of Inclusive Education, Literacy and Numeracy and are seeking a leadership role we encourage you to apply.

We welcome school visits.

This position qualifies for the Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS). The eligible teacher recruited into this vacancy will receive annual payments accumulating to a maximum of $40,000 (before tax) after 5 years. See Teacher Bonding Scheme for more information.

This is a Special Character (tagged) position.

These are Schedule 6, Clause 50 positions. Applicants must be willing and able to uphold and actively support the Catholic special character of our school and be eligible to teach in New Zealand. It is a condition of appointment that the person appointed be capable of maintaining programmes and activities that reflect the Special Character of the school.

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