Associate Principal: Curriculum. Tagged

Area / composite (Years 1-15), Other senior leadership

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Middleton Grange School is a leading Year 1-13 state-integrated Christian school in Christchurch,with an establishedcommitment to academic excellence, Christ-centred character, and servant-hearted leadership.

We are seeking aninspirationaleducational leader who feels genuinely called to Christian education and is committed to helping shape the future direction of one of New Zealand's largest Christian schools. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will provide strategicthoughtleadership across the school, working closely with theprincipalto inspire excellence, strengthen organisational capability, and ensure alignment with the school's Special Christian Character and the New Zealand Curriculum.

Thiskeyrole includes leading the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, assessment, and reporting practices across Years 1-13; supporting and inspiring staff through collaborative leadership; promoting student engagement, wellbeing, and a strong sense of belonging/turangawaewae; and authentically integrating a Christian worldview throughout teaching and learning programmes. The successful applicant will also contribute to whole-school strategic planning and, when required, act as Principal, ensuring continuity of effective leadership and decision-making.

• A vibrant Christian faith and a deep commitment to the Special Character of Middleton Grange School.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to lead innovation with clarity, purpose, and rigour.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build positive relationships across staff, students, families, and the wider community.
• A servant-hearted approach to leadership that develops people and fosters high performance.

A willingness, ability, and deep commitment to protecting and promoting the Special Christian Character of the school is a condition of appointment. Applicants mustdemonstratea personal faith in Jesus Christ and actively support the spiritual growth of students.

If you sense God's calling to leadership in Christian education and are passionate about guiding young people to flourish in character, excellence, and service, we warmly encourage you to apply.