Westbridge Residential School

Massey, Auckland
Students aged 8 - 15
U4 | Roll 32

An Exciting Opportunity Awaits

Westbridge 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 ākonga 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 ākonga 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 whānau, hapū and iwi in the best interests of ākonga
• Can initiate, develop and sustain strong relationships with mana whenua, Te Kawerau ā Maki, and external agencies such as ERO and the Ministry of Education
• Understands trauma informed, inclusive education and mana-enhancing leadership
• Is experienced working with students to develop positive and pro-social behaviours
• Develops a safe, stable and inclusive culture where young people can thrive and flourish
• Is visible, warm and a team player, leveraging the skills and expertise of a highly competent teaching and support staff
• Has strengths in school systems, finances, and strategic planning
• Takes the safety and mana of our ākonga and kaiako very seriously by building and maintaining relationships and working collaboratively in the management of risk.

Applications close 1:00 pm Friday 8 November 2024.

Position commences Term 1 2025.

Details to arrange a visit to the kura are on page 6 of the application pack.

If you have any queries, please email or phone Tanya Prentice on 09 953 0523 or email Nicky Knight