Scots College Junior School – Assistant Principal (Operations)

The Scots College Junior School is seeking to appoint a high quality educational leader for the role of Assistant Principal (Operations), commencing in Term 3, 2025.

The School is currently experiencing growth in student numbers and for this role, we are looking for someone who is passionate about student wellbeing and has a holistic outlook on education. The successful candidate will have extensive leadership experience and will be keen to work collaboratively with the Principal, Deputy Principal and Syndicate Deans especially in regards to the school’s pastoral framework and structures. This role is a full-time and permanent appointment comprising 0.2 as Assistant Principal and 0.8 teaching at Year 6.

With a national and international reputation for excellence, Scots College is a world-class independent school with a strong Presbyterian heritage. It is a fully co-educational, IB World School in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, New Zealand and comprises three schools in one; junior (1-6), middle (7-10) and senior (11-13). We provide our students with an excellent and holistic education within a vibrant learning environment, our aim being to allow them to contribute as global citizens who think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively and develop the necessary skills to Learn. For life. At senior level, Scots College offers dual pathway options, delivering both NCEA and the IB Diploma. We are also fully authorised for the delivery of the Middle Years Programme and the Primary Years Programme. Experience teaching the Primary Years Programme would be advantageous although training will be provided to the successful candidate. Applicants should have:

• Proven leadership experience, be a team player and be able to build strong relationships within the Junior School community

• Developed skills in leading school operations

• Experience teaching the PYP Exhibition

• Excellent general primary level teaching experience

• The ability to promote learning

• A willingness to move with the times and work to meet our future focused learning goals

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• A passion for education

• The ability to relate to young children as well as manage and motivate them

• A commitment to our special character and co-curricular programmes

• A willingness to “go the extra mile” If you are motivated by the prospect of being a part of a dynamic teaching environment and would enjoy the challenges of this exciting role, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

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