Southwell School · Waikato
Senior Leadership Opportunity: Associate Headmaster
PrimaryFull-time, Permanent
Southwell School in Waikato seeks a full-time, permanent Associate Headmaster for its Years 1–8 independent Anglican day and boarding school. Reporting to the Headmaster, the role covers senior leadership, curriculum and daily operations, staff mentoring, pastoral care, health and safety, and community relationships, including oversight of specialist and co-curricular areas. Applicants need senior school leadership experience and a current NZ practising certificate or equivalent. No start date is specified.
- Years 1–8 day and boarding school
- IB Primary Years Programme being introduced
- Oversees curriculum, operations and pastoral care
- Leads health and safety compliance
Closes in 18 days
Applications close 23 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent Associate Headmaster role in a Years 1–8 school, reporting to the Headmaster. The role covers daily operations, strategic planning, curriculum oversight, staff mentoring, pastoral care, timetabling, relief, transport, events, health and safety, and student behaviour. It also manages specialist teaching and sport and arts leadership, and supports the introduction of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.
What they’re looking for
- Senior leadership experience in a primary, middle or secondary school
- Strong organisation across complex operations and major events
- Emotional intelligence in appraisal, recruitment and conflict resolution
- Commitment to holistic education and co-curricular involvement
- Current New Zealand Teaching Council practising certificate or equivalent
- Existing right to work in New Zealand
About the school
Southwell School is an independent, co-educational Anglican day and boarding school in Waikato. It provides a broad education across academic, sporting, cultural and spiritual areas within a supportive community.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter to the Headmaster. Applications close on 23 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Assistant principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Southwell School is an independent, co-educational Anglican day and boarding school providing a rich, holistic education. We foster a supportive community where students achieve personal excellence across academic, sporting, cultural, and spiritual pursuits. We are currently introducing the International Baccalaureate”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- Private : Fully Registered
- Students
- 653
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 200 Peachgrove Road, Claudelands, Hamilton
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