Bethlehem College Bay of Plenty

Assistant Head of Secondary

Bethlehem College is a co-educational, Christian area school (Years 1 to 13). We are seeking an experienced and capable educational leader to join our secondary leadership team (SLT) as assistant head of secondary.

This is a significant leadership opportunity for a relational, faith-driven educator who is committed to shaping a Christ-centred learning environment and contributing to the strategic and day-to-day leadership of a thriving secondary school.

The role

The assistant head of secondary works closely with the head of secondary and SLT to:

• lead and support staff to deliver high-quality teaching and learning
• strengthen systems, processes, and organisational effectiveness
• foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and shared responsibility
• support the holistic development and welfare of students and staff
• contribute to strategic planning and long-term school improvement
• oversee staff development, performance management, and professional growth to support continuous improvements
• act on behalf of the head of secondary when required and upholding responsibility for agreed portfolios, systems, and operational leadership.

This role requires a leader who can balance operational clarity with relational leadership, and who is confident making decisions aligned with the College’s vision and values.

About you

You will:

• accept the condition to support, uphold and be positively involved in the special character of the school
• have appropriate teaching qualification and current NZ Teaching Council Registration
• have proven leadership capability within a secondary school context
• have strong organisational, systems and data-informed leadership capability
• have the capacity to lead change, while maintaining relational trust
• commit to developing both staff and student leadership
• align with the College’s mission, vision, and special character.