Associate Principal

Secondary (Years 7-15) / wharekura, Other senior leadership English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts 8 MMU 1SMA Kapiti College is an outstanding co-educational Year 9-13 state secondary school on the Kapiti Coast. It has a roll of around 1,450 students, very strong NCEA results, a vibrant performing arts kaupapa, sports and cultural activities, and a strong ethic of service and student leadership. Our Parihaka Mai Ai values, together with our Strategic Plan and Annual Plan, guide everything we do. Guided by the vision of 'Piki tahi, eke tahi' (climb together, achieve together), we are focused on our pou: Excellence and Achievement. Wellbeing and Belonging. Whānau and Community Partnerships Cultural Growth. This role is central to advancing these pou, particularly high-quality teaching, curriculum development and equitable outcomes for all learners. We seek an ambitious associate principal to lead teaching and learning and curriculum across the school. This is a senior leadership role with genuine strategic influence, ideal for a leader who is hungry to grow, deepen their leadership practice, and has an eye for principalship in the future. You will drive high-quality teaching practice, curriculum design, and coherence from Years 9-13; strengthen assessment and progress tracking; support teacher professional growth; and ensure equitable outcomes for all learners. Working closely with the principal and senior leadership team, you will help shape the school's academic direction while contributing to whole-school leadership, culture and operations. We are looking for a reflective, collaborative leader with proven curriculum and pedagogical expertise, the ability to inspire staff, and a clear desire to keep learning. This role offers significant stretch, mentorship and visible leadership pathways in a supportive, forward-looking environment. If you are ready to lead teaching and learning at scale, influence curriculum across a high-achieving College, and accelerate your leadership journey, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Kapiti College and help our students and staff grow. #J-18808-Ljbffr