Master of Secondary School Leadership
Enhance your educational career and master school leadership with Victoria University of Wellington.
Best for:Best for experienced secondary school teachers and middle managers in New Zealand seeking executive leadership roles.
Overview
The Master of Secondary School Leadership is designed for educators seeking to advance their careers and step into principal or senior management roles. Offered by Victoria University of Wellington over approximately 1.5 years, the programme provides flexible study options including online learning and on-site components in New Zealand. Candidates engage in coursework and practical applications focused on pedagogy, educational management, and teacher training. Applicants are expected to be active education professionals currently holding middle or senior management positions within secondary schools.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework in secondary school leadership and educational management
- Engage with contemporary pedagogical theories and their practical classroom applications
- Participate in online and in-person seminars, discussions, and collaborative projects
- Execute leadership development assignments tied to professional school environments
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional qualification
Degree offered: Master's Degree
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated experience in a middle or senior management position in a secondary school
- Active engagement in secondary education teaching or administration
- Must be in a middle or senior management position in a secondary school in New Zealand
- May not be suitable for international students depending on current residency and school placement requirements
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Review the programme requirements and ensure you hold a qualifying management position within a New Zealand secondary school. Submit your application through the official Victoria University of Wellington admission portal before the intake date. Contact the International Office or university advisors if you have questions regarding eligibility or alternative study options.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of current secondary school management position
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