Deputy Principal (Curriculum & Assessment Design)

Overview

St Peter’s School, a prestigious independent secondary institution in New Zealand, is looking for an outstanding educational leader to join its Senior Leadership Team as Deputy Principal focused on Curriculum and Assessment Design. The school offers exceptional education to 1200 students, including 350 co-educational boarders from both New Zealand and abroad. Located on a vast 420-acre campus featuring a demonstration dairy farm, equestrian centre, golf driving range, swim school, and more, the school provides a dynamic and inspiring learning community.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of curriculum and teaching programs ensuring they are current and effective.
• Drive excellence in assessment, reporting systems, qualifications management, and student achievement using data-driven practices.
• Mentor and coach teachers and academic leaders to enhance pedagogical skills and foster professional development.
• Promote culturally responsive pedagogy, integrating mātauranga Māori and principles from Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Develop leadership capabilities within faculties to encourage teamwork and a high-performance environment.
• Support student wellbeing initiatives and contribute to maintaining an inclusive and positive school culture.
• Provide leadership for academic systems, reporting, and associated operational functions.
• Establish and maintain strong, positive connections with students, families, whānau, and the wider community.
• Bring Te Ao Māori leadership experience where applicable.
• Undertake additional duties as necessary.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in a secondary school setting.
• In-depth expertise in curriculum development, assessment frameworks, reporting, and qualifications management.
• Good understanding of NZQA standards and modern educational methodologies.
• Proficient in leveraging student performance data to enhance educational outcomes.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching abilities, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, sound decision-making, optimism, and emotional intelligence.
• Committed to boarding school environment and community.
• Dedicated to equitable education and culturally aware teaching practices.
• Aligned with St Peter’s Christian values and ethos.

Why Choose St Peter’s?

This is an opportunity to join a community that prioritizes integrity, compassion, and excellence. The school features a beautiful campus with advanced amenities, surrounded by committed educators focused on positively influencing student development.

Additional Details

St Peter’s Cambridge maintains a child safe environment.