The Role

Deputy Principal | Years 5–8

Ready to lead beyond the day-to-day and make a lasting difference for learners? We’re looking for a thoughtful, strategic Deputy Principal with Years 5–8 experience who can bring people together, navigate complexity and turn big-picture direction  into meaningful progress for learners and the wider school community.

This is a role for a leader who can see beyond the immediate operational demands, understand why decisions matter and consider their wider implications. You will bring strategic insight, sound professional judgement and a deep understanding of how to lead people and the curriculum. You will help translate the school’s strategic direction into meaningful, sustainable improvement for our learners.

You will be able to:

• develop people, influence practice and build collective ownership
• anticipate risks, weigh implications and exercise sound judgement
• contribute thoughtfully to shaping and evaluating decisions
• navigate complexity while maintaining strong relationships, fairness and accountability
• build effective learning partnerships with staff, students, whānau and the community.

In return, you will join a school with a highly supportive senior leadership team and Board, have opportunities for ongoing professional growth, work alongside an engaged teaching staff and community, and amazing students.

If you are a thoughtful senior leader ready to make a lasting contribution to learners and the school community, we would welcome your application. Visits are encouraged.

See page 7 of the application Pack

 Applications close 1:00 pm 16 November 2026