Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Syndicate leader

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Maori, The arts1FTMU / 1PMUAre you ready to innovate, lead with purpose, and support the team to reshape the future of new entrant education?At Hato Opani, St Albans School we are on a bold and deliberate journey; growing, nurturing, and thriving together through evidence-based practice, inclusive culture, and courageous leadership. With 25 classrooms, a flourishing Maori Medium pathway, and a deep commitment to equity and excellence, we are seeking an outstanding leader to guide our Piwakawaka Team (New Entrants) into its next chapter.We are looking for a leader who:Has strong proven leadership and classroom expertise in new entrants and/or ECEUnderstands neurodiversity and has skills, strategies, and knowledge to support learners to thrive.Is passionate about inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally sustaining practices.Can lead change and inspire kaiako to work together with clarity, structure, and consistency.Brings creative problem-solving and future-focused thinking to shaping early years education.What we offer:A chance to shape and lead transition-to-school excellence in a kura committed to innovation and equity.Dedicated Leadership PLD, mentoring and coachingA supportive leadership team and a community that values courageous, solution-focused leadership.The opportunity to be part of a vibrant, bicultural, multi-ethnic kura that places akonga at the centre.Leadership release time and management units (depending on the scope of the role)If you''re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself, if you are a reflective practitioner who is ready to support our kaiako and akonga to soar then this is the role for you.Join us – this is the St Albans Way.

To grow, to nurture, to thrive – together.Cover Letter, CV with Referees

to; diane.mawhinney@stalbans.school.nz by 12pm, Friday October 10th.How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:Physical address:17 Sheppard Place, St Albans, Christchurch

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