Whakatane Intermediate · Bay of Plenty
Syndicate (Team) Leader
PrimaryFull-time, Permanent
Whakatāne Intermediate School is seeking a full-time, permanent syndicate leader to join its middle leadership team for 2027. The role involves leading a team, supporting student achievement, shaping teaching practice and professional learning, and building relationships with whānau. It may suit an experienced teacher developing leadership capability, with knowledge of curriculum, structured pedagogies and the Science of Learning.
- Full-time, permanent middle leadership role
- Professional learning leadership across a syndicate
- Structured and explicit teaching approaches valued
- Whānau-focused learning relationships
Closes in 13 days
Applications close 18 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent syndicate leader role at Whakatāne Intermediate, joining the middle leadership team in 2027. The role involves leading a team, supporting student achievement, shaping teaching practice, and guiding professional learning. It includes applying curriculum knowledge and developing consistent approaches to learning across the syndicate.
What they’re looking for
- Leadership experience and a desire to build leadership capability
- Strong curriculum knowledge
- Commitment to leading professional learning
- Understanding of the Science of Learning
- Familiarity with structured and explicit teaching approaches
- Ability to build strong relationships with whānau
About the school
Whakatāne Intermediate is a high-performing school with an active environment and a supportive, caring staff culture. The school is committed to its mission, core values, and ongoing professional growth for leaders.
How to apply
Send an application form, CV and cover letter by email to the school contact. Applications close on 18 November 2026; contact the school about the role or arranging a visit.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Team leader
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you an energetic, self-motivated, and innovative educational leader who is passionate about influencing opportunities for the modern emerging adolescent? Due to a recent promotion into senior leadership, Whakatāne Intermediate School is seeking a dedicated leader to join our high-performing…”
The school
- Type
- Intermediate
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 577
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 101 James Street, Whakatane
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