Principal | Tumuaki

Area / composite (Years 1–15), PrincipalEnglish, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Maori, The artsWestbridge Residential School is a dynamic educational community with a strong, committed senior leadership team who will support our new principal to take Westbridge to the next level.The school supports akonga aged between 8 to 15 with behavioural challenges with the aim to transitioning them back into mainstream schools or vocational training.The school has a notional roll of 32, a current roll of 11 akonga and 50 kaiako. The school provides 24-hour care, seven days a week with students who are typically enrolled with us for between 12-18 months.We are looking forward to welcoming a new principal who:Is willing to engage and work collaboratively with whanau, hapu and iwi in the best interests of akongaCan initiate, develop and sustain strong relationships with mana whenua, Te Kawerau a Maki, and external agencies such as ERO and the Ministry of EducationUnderstands trauma informed, inclusive education and mana-enhancing leadershipIs experienced working with students to develop positive and pro-social behavioursDevelops a safe, stable and inclusive culture where young people can thrive and flourishIs visible, warm and a team player, leveraging the skills and expertise of a highly competent teaching and support staffHas strengths in school systems, finances, and strategic planningTakes the safety and mana of our akonga and kaiako very seriously by building and maintaining relationships and working collaboratively in the management of risk.How to applyPlease send your CV, and direct enquiries to:Physical address:488E Don Buck Road, Royal Heights, Auckland
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