Alfriston College · Auckland
2 Whaanau Leader Positions (Dean)
SecondaryFull-time, Permanent
Alfriston College in South Auckland seeks two full-time, permanent Whānau Leaders (Deans) for its Years 7–15 co-educational wharekura. The roles lead pastoral care, attendance, achievement and wellbeing support, working with learners, whānau, staff and external providers; applicants must teach across all year levels and identify their specialist subjects. Each position includes 3MU and 2MMA allowances; the start date is not stated.
- Two Whānau Leader positions
- Pastoral care and wellbeing leadership
- Teaching across all year levels required
- 3MU and 2MMA allowances
Closes in 7 days
Applications close 12 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Two full-time, permanent Whānau Leader (Dean) positions are available at this Years 7–15 co-educational secondary school. Each role leads pastoral care for learners, supporting wellbeing, achievement and attendance alongside whānau, staff and external providers. The positions carry 3MU and 2MMA allowances and require teaching across all year levels, with applicants asked to identify their specialist subjects.
What they’re looking for
- Leadership experience in pastoral care
- Strong connections with learners, whānau and staff
- Effective support for achievement, attendance and wellbeing
- Ability to work with external support providers
- Commitment to the college’s special character
- Ability to teach across all year levels
About the school
Alfriston College is a state secondary school in South Auckland, organised into five Whānau that function as smaller schools within the college. Its learning community includes whānau activities, mentoring and a shared kaupapa based on lifelong values.
How to apply
Send a cover letter and CV addressed to the principal through the school PA. Applications close on 12 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Middle leadership
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 3MU + 2MMA
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Alfriston College is a co-educational, state secondary school in South Auckland dedicated to developing and supporting life-long, independent learners. We seek two dynamic leaders who are relational, passionate, and capable of building strong connections with staff, learners, and their whaanau…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,241
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 550 Porchester Road, Manurewa, Auckland
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