Assistant Principal – Achievement

Shirley; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Canterbury seeks a motivated individual for a full-time leadership role starting Term 2, 2026. The successful candidate will enhance curriculum design and teacher growth while fostering community relationships. This position requires prior leadership experience and a commitment to school life. Applications close on 2 February 2026, ensuring a smooth onboarding process following the holiday period.

Qualifications

• Motivated and dynamic individual with expertise in improving achievement.
• Ability to engage and support curriculum development.
• Experience in middle or senior leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional growth of teachers and school promotion.
• Enhance co-curricular life and support Māori and Pasifika liaison.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and community.

Skills

Expertise in curriculum design

Strong relationship skills

Leadership experience

Team collaboration

Job description

Full time,permanent position commencing at the beginning of Term 2, 2026 (or bynegotiation).

Shirley Boys' High School is a single sex school serving theeastern suburbs of Christchurch. Our purpose is to prepare rangatahi to succeedin their world.

We areseeking a highly motivated, dynamic, engaging individual with expertise inimproving achievement through effective curriculum design, high qualitypedagogy, and flexible and deliberate professional learning. They will alsotake a lead role in the professional growth of teachers, school promotion andrelationships, the co-curricular life of the school, and Māori and Pasifikaliaison.

Thesuccessful applicant will have a background in middle or senior leadership,strong relationship skills, enjoy being part of a team, and will be required tomake a commitment to the wider life of our school and community.

A jobdescription has been developed but there is potential to modify it based on thesuccessful applicant's expertise and capability.

Whilstadvertising and accepting applications now, this has a close date of Monday 2February 2026 to ensure the smooth onboarding and interview process post theChristmas/New Year break. Applicants will be contacted the week of the 2February 2026.

Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday 2 February 2026