Head of Junior School - Assistant Principal (Years 7-10)

Head of Junior School - Assistant Principal (Years 7–10) 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 x4 MU, 0.4 Leadership Release Southland Boys' High School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic educational leader to join our Senior Leadership Team asHead of Junior School – Assistant Principal (Years 7–10). This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership across our Junior School, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning, positive school culture and fostering high-quality teaching and learning that enables every student to thrive. You will work collaboratively with staff to strengthen teaching practice, build leadership capability, and ensure a positive and engaging learning environment for students in Years 7–10. The position includes4 Management Units and 0.4 leadership release, plus1 additional Management Unitfor a shared portfolio with the Head of Senior School. What we offer Collaborative and supportive Leadership Team. Professional learning and leadership development opportunities. Well-resourced learning environment. Engaged students and a culture of high expectations. Significant opportunities to shape the future of junior education. Key responsibilities Lead the Year 7–10 Junior School programme including curriculum alignment. Oversee and support the Year 7–10 middle leaders and the Junior School appraisal process. Coordinate Year 7–10 key events, professional learning, and development. Support continuous improvement through strategic planning and whole-school leadership. The shared leadership portfolio includes coordination of day relief across the school alongside the Head of Senior School. This portfolio attracts1 additional Management Unitand operates on a collaborative rotational basis. We are seeking an experienced educational leader with the vision and leadership skills to inspire others and lead meaningful change. The successful applicant will be committed to culturally responsive and inclusive practice, continuous improvement, and achieving excellent outcomes for every learner. Join us at Southland Boys’ High School – where tradition, wellbeing and innovation meet. #J-18808-Ljbffr