Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning


Leadership Opportunity

Assistant Principal – Teaching and Learning

Christchurch Boys' High School

As a State Boys School, we have a role to make New Zealand better.

We are seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Principal – Teaching and Learning.

This is a significant leadership role. The successful applicant will lead the strategic development of curriculum, teaching, learning and professional growth across the school while working alongside colleagues to shape the direction of Christchurch Boys' High School.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is an outstanding educational leader with credibility in teaching and learning;
  • Exercises sound judgement and remains calm in complexity;
  • Leads with integrity, clarity and high expectations;
  • Values evidence and deep thinking;
  • Believes leadership is about service rather than status
  • Is deeply committed to the Moral purpose of CBHS

Our Senior Leadership Team values thoughtful discussion, collective responsibility and professional trust. We seek leaders who are prepared to think deeply, challenge respectfully, make courageous decisions and then act with commitment.

The successful applicant will join a school with a clear sense of purpose, outstanding students and staff, strong community support and ambitious plans for the future.

Applicants are encouraged to read the attached Leadership Information Pack, which outlines our vision including our Leavers' Profile, and our expectations for leadership.

Confidential enquiries are welcomed and may be made directly to the Headmaster, hln@cbhs.nz

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Permanent Full-time

Job no: GZEJ65369

Location: Canterbury

School: Christchurch Boys' High School - 327

Closing Date: 4:00 pm Friday 4 September 2026