Specialist School Associate Principal

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts, Hauora, Hangarau, Ngā Reo, Ngā Toi, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Pākehā, Tikanga ā-iwi, Pāngarau, Pūtaiao, Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua 6PMU + SDA Are you an exceptional educational leader ready for your next challenge? Sommerville is a large specialist school supporting 400+ ORS-funded learners aged 5–21 across Auckland’s eastern corridor. Our school includes our Panmure base, satellite classes in 15 mainstream schools, a transition programme for young adults and an Outreach Service, supported by approximately 300 staff. We are a nationally recognised, award-winning school with a reputation for innovation, inclusive practice and educational leadership, including recognition through the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards. We are seeking an exceptional associate principal to join our high-performing senior leadership team at an exciting time as we redevelop our base. You will help shape our strategic direction, strengthen teaching and learning, grow leadership capability and foster a connected, inclusive culture where learners, whānau and staff thrive. You may be an experienced specialist education leader or an exceptional mainstream leader ready to bring your expertise to a complex, highly inclusive setting. What matters most is your leadership capability, commitment to equitable outcomes, curiosity and belief in every learner’s potential. Our associate principal will: Lead teaching and learning with high expectations for every ākonga. Build high-trust relationships with learners, staff, whānau, schools, iwi and community partners. Be visible, approachable, compassionate and transparent. Think strategically and translate strategy into action. Inspire and lead change in a complex organisation. Grow others through coaching, mentoring and distributed leadership. Demonstrate culturally responsive leadership grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Bring innovation, curiosity and fresh thinking. Communicate with clarity, warmth and purpose. Our people are Sommerville’s superpower. We seek a leader who will invest in them and contribute generously to our collaborative culture. Portfolios will reflect the successful applicant’s strengths and evolving school needs. Physical address: 80A Tripoli Road, Panmure, Auckland Postal Address: 7A Benghazi Road, Panmure, Auckland, 1072 #J-18808-Ljbffr