Hi, I’m Struan James. I’m the Deputy Principal at Brightwater School, currently involved with the Senior Leadership Team and supporting across schools to drive excellent educational outcomes for all learners. I lead teaching and learning in the Senior School, coach and mentor staff, and collaborate across schools to plan strategic outcomes that lift student achievement. Outside school, I’ve recently returned to cricket after a 25-year break and am an active member of our Motueka cricket club. My wife Melissa and I have four children; we love the outdoors, spending time in the bush, on our bikes, and at local beaches. I’m a music enthusiast with guitars and a growing collection, and I’ve started a small side project creating resources for teachers—an endeavor that has given me experience in sales and marketing through social media.

Struan McKenzie

Hi, I’m Struan James. I’m the Deputy Principal at Brightwater School, currently involved with the Senior Leadership Team and supporting across schools to drive excellent educational outcomes for all learners. I lead teaching and learning in the Senior School, coach and mentor staff, and collaborate across schools to plan strategic outcomes that lift student achievement. Outside school, I’ve recently returned to cricket after a 25-year break and am an active member of our Motueka cricket club. My wife Melissa and I have four children; we love the outdoors, spending time in the bush, on our bikes, and at local beaches. I’m a music enthusiast with guitars and a growing collection, and I’ve started a small side project creating resources for teachers—an endeavor that has given me experience in sales and marketing through social media.

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Hi, I’m Struan James. I’m the Deputy Principal at Brightwater School, currently involved with the Senior Leadership Team and supporting across schools to drive excellent educational outcomes for all learners. I lead teaching and learning in the Senior School, coach and mentor staff, and collaborate across schools to plan strategic outcomes that lift student achievement.

Outside school, I’ve recently returned to cricket after a 25-year break and am an active member of our Motueka cricket club. My wife Melissa and I have four children; we love the outdoors, spending time in the bush, on our bikes, and at local beaches. I’m a music enthusiast with guitars and a growing collection, and I’ve started a small side project creating resources for teachers—an endeavor that has given me experience in sales and marketing through social media.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Advanced
Māori
Advanced

Work Experience

Deputy Principal at Brightwater School
January 1, 2023 - Present
Senior Leadership Team member; leads across schools; focuses on achieving excellent educational outcomes for all learners; leads teaching and learning in the Senior School; coaches and mentors staff; supports cross-school collaboration and strategic school improvements.
Deputy Principal, Teacher, Across Schools Teacher at McKenzie Riwaka School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Coaching and mentoring staff internally and externally; contributes to across-schools leadership, school improvement planning, and learner outcomes.
Teacher, Team Leader at Mapua School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2016
Teaching responsibilities with team leadership roles; collaboration across teams to improve learner outcomes and school effectiveness.
Teacher, Deputy Principal at Dovedale School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Teaching duties plus deputy principal responsibilities; involvement in school-wide initiatives and leadership.

Education

Bachelor of Education at Auckland Teachers College
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

First Aid Certificate
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
BLSA Training
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Professional Services

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