Assistant Principal – Achievement


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

Shirley Boys' High School is a single sex school serving the eastern suburbs of Christchurch. Our purpose is to prepare rangatahi to succeed in their world.

We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, engaging individual with expertise in improving achievement through effective curriculum design, high quality pedagogy, and flexible and deliberate professional learning. They will also take a lead role in the professional growth of teachers, school promotion and relationships, the co-curricular life of the school, and Māori and Pasifika liaison.

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

A job description has been developed but there is potential to modify it based on the successful applicant's expertise and capability.

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

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Permanent Full-time

Job no: LLAJ55041

Location: Canterbury

School: Shirley Boys' High School - 321

Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday 2 February 2026