Are you looking for the next step in your career? Tahuna Normal Intermediate is seeking an innovative and experienced educator to join our leadership team as Deputy Principal. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to our school's ongoing development and success. Key responsibilities: Curriculum Design and Implementation: Lead the design, development, and implementation of a future-focused curriculum that inspires and challenges our students and reflects the new curriculum expectations. Normal Schools Work: Play a key role in our Normal Schools programme, providing mentoring and support to trainee teachers, and fostering strong relationships with the University of Otago. Project-Based Learning (PBL): Champion PBL as a key pedagogical approach, leading the implementation and embedding of PBL across the school. Assessment: Oversee the development and implementation of effective assessment practices that support student learning and progress. Professional Development: Lead and facilitate professional learning opportunities for staff, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement. Remuneration: Full-time role, with some class cover to achieve the goals of the position. The successful candidate will have: A strong understanding of current educational research and best practice. Experience in curriculum design and implementation. A passion for mentoring and supporting trainee teachers. Expertise or a willingness to learn and lead Project-Based Learning. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. The successful applicant is expected to start at the beginning of term 1, 2025. Contact the principal if you'd like to visit the school and further discuss the position. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply. Please apply via the link, and direct enquiries to the Principal. Simon Clarke 31 Auld St, St Kilda, Dunedin ****** (027) 602 7761 Physical address: 31 Auld Street, Musselburgh, Dunedin Postal Address: 31 Auld Street, Saint Kilda, Dunedin, 9012 #J-18808-Ljbffr