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Ruth Eve Faulkner

Ruth Eve Faulkner

1705 Kingston Garston Highway,Garston

Summary

A dedicated and experienced educational leader with a strong background in teaching, school leadership, tertiary education, and specialist support services. Skilled in curriculum delivery, strategic planning, staff development, and community engagement. Passionate about inclusive education, the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and supporting all learners to succeed.

Excels in team building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Principal

Garston School
01.2025 - Current
  • Overseeing all school operations, including staffing, payroll, administration, curriculum, and SENCO responsibilities.
  • Teaching Years 4-8 in a multi-level classroom.
  • Leading professional development, implementing school-wide systems, and fostering community engagement.

Junior Team Leader

Kaikorai Primary School
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Year 1 & 2 Teacher.
  • Led team planning, facilitated PD, and conducted observations and feedback.
  • Chaired weekly syndicate meetings and supported curriculum implementation.

Academic Manager

University of Otago College of Education
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Oversight of academic integrity, grievances, assessment mapping, and moderation.
  • Chaired Academic Committee and Examiners' Meetings.
  • Provided leadership across Initial Teacher Education systems and partnerships.
  • Coordinated selection interviews, digital systems, and teaching placements.
  • Led staff workload allocations, orientation, and performance processes.
  • Taught across the Bachelor of Primary Teaching programme.
  • Supported national and international liaison, including visiting students and partners.
  • Contributed to the Dean’s Advisory Group, quality assurance, and strategic initiatives.

Acting Principal

Portobello School
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Led all operational and strategic leadership across Years 0–8.
  • Created high-expectation culture and strengthened whānau partnerships.
  • Oversaw teaching and learning effectiveness, resourcing, and behaviour systems.
  • Developed curriculum aligned to local cultural narratives and community voice.

Beginning Principal

Waitahuna School
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Taught New Entrants to Year Three (0.8 FTE)
  • Systems and management
  • Developed curriculum aligned to the local community

Education

Certificate - Beginning Principalship

Evaluation Associates
01.2022

Postgraduate Diploma - Specialist Teaching

University of Canterbury
01.2019

Bachelor of Teaching

University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ
11-2013

Skills

  • Strategic thinking and effective change leadership
  • Staff mentoring, development, and performance management
  • Community engagement and whānau collaboration
  • Curriculum leadership across primary, tertiary, and specialist education
  • Commitment to inclusive practices and learner success
  • Strong administrative, planning, and communication skills

Timeline

Teaching Principal

Garston School
01.2025 - Current

Junior Team Leader

Kaikorai Primary School
01.2024 - 01.2025

Academic Manager

University of Otago College of Education
01.2023 - 01.2024

Acting Principal

Portobello School
01.2022 - 01.2022

Beginning Principal

Waitahuna School
01.2020 - 01.2022

Postgraduate Diploma - Specialist Teaching

University of Canterbury

Certificate - Beginning Principalship

Evaluation Associates

Bachelor of Teaching

University of Otago

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