Available positions
Second Deputy Principal – 10 MU
Full time permanent role to commence early 2021 – start date by negotiation
Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school supporting the education of students who are unable to attend their regular school due to their high health needs. We provide education and transition support for students from year 0-14 whose ill health prevents them attending their regular school.
Northern Health School management and administration is based in Auckland however, this role could be executed from one of our other school units situated from Kaitaia to Taranaki in the north island.
We seek a second deputy principal to work as part of our executive team. The successful applicant will have strong leadership and strategic development skills as well as a highly developed understanding of school curriculum and pedagogy.
This role will promote the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the culture of our school. An effective communicator with the ability to support and complement our management team is crucial to this position.
Close date Friday 22nd January 2021 at 4pm
Person Specifications and Appointment Process
Person Specifications
We are seeking a second deputy principal with the ability of demonstrate the following attributes:
- Knowledge of and commitment to supporting the school in meeting its responsibilities to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Professional and educational leadership skills leading with a style that invites collaboration and teamwork.
- A comprehensive understanding of the New Zealand curriculum and passionate about teaching and learning.
- Values inclusion and places the achievement of all students as their top priority.
- Be committed to the school’s special character, strive towards the school’s vision and drive our teaching and learning philosophy.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships and good communication within the school with partner organisations and the wider community.
- Excellent ICT capabilities and the knowledge of contemporary trends in education.
- Committed to on-going professional development with specific emphasis on PD that improves teaching, leading, learning and pastoral care.
- Willing to contribute to the co-curricular life of the school in whichever area their strengths and interests lie.
- Prepared to promote and enhance wellbeing across the school.
- A sense of humour.
Appointment Process
Appointment panel
- Richard Winder Principal
- Kerry Watkins Deputy Principal
- Lorraine Taogaga Board Member
- Joanne Walker Board Member
Shortlisting to be undertaken late January 2021
Interviews and presentations to be arranged early term 1 2021
Prior to interview with the panel, shortlisted candidates will be asked to give a presentation (maximum of 15 minutes) based on the topics below
- My strongest beliefs about learning and leading
- How I could contribute to the leadership team and the school
- My vision of the future for the school and how I would support and promote that vision.
Email any enquiries to Richard Winder rwinder@nhs.school.nz or Kerry Watkins kwatkins@nhs.school.nz
Description of the school