Westland High School · West Coast
Acting Assistant Principal
SecondaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 26/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Maternity leave)
Westland High School on the West Coast seeks a full-time acting assistant principal for its Years 7–15 secondary wharekura. This fixed-term role covers maternity leave from 26 January 2027 to 27 January 2028 and includes 3–5 MU allowances. It would suit an experienced educational middle leader with strengths in culturally responsive practice, teaching, digital skills and team leadership.
- Years 7–15 secondary wharekura
- Maternity leave cover
- 3–5 MU allowances
- Starts 26 January 2027
Closes in 20 days
Applications close 19 Oct 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Full-time acting assistant principal in the senior leadership team at a Years 7–15 wharekura. This fixed-term role covers maternity leave from 26 January 2027 to 27 January 2028 and carries 3–5 MU. The role includes supporting teaching, curriculum and school-wide systems, with a focus on inclusive learning and strategic direction.
What they’re looking for
- Successful experience as a middle leader in education
- Culturally responsive pedagogy and a commitment to equity
- Strong teaching record and digital capability
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to build collegial teams and motivate others
- Leadership of curriculum and school-wide change
About the school
Westland High School is a secondary school and wharekura on the West Coast. It values its community, cultural responsiveness, equity, inclusion and high-quality education.
How to apply
Enquiries are welcomed by the principal. Applications close on 19 October 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Assistant principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 26 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 27 Jan 2028
- Allowances
- 3 - 5 MU
- Listed
- 24 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Westland High School is seeking a dynamic and motivated acting assistant principal to join our senior leadership team to cover our current assistant principal whilst on maternity leave. The successful candidate will be willing to take on and implement new…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 396
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 140 Hampden Street, Hokitika
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