Clayton Park School

The Role

Tumuaki| Principal  Clayton Park School  Wattle Downs, Manurewa

Aratakina ki te tu rangatira mō āpōpō! Guide us to be great leaders

Clayton Park School is seeking an inspiring, relational and future-focused Tumuaki |Principal to lead our culturally diverse Years 1–8 school into its next chapter.

With 331 students, Clayton Park is a proud and inclusive school where every learner is encouraged to discover, connect and create. Our ARISE values Aroha, Respect, Integrity, Initiative, Industry, Safety and Engagement in Learning underpin our relationships, learning and behaviour.

We are proud of our strong commitment to Te Ao Māori, Te Reo Māori and culturally responsive practice, supported by our Te Pikinga Poutama Rumaki  pathway.  Our diverse cultural communities are central to who we are. We want a leader who will strengthen the mauri of our school, ensuring every tamaiti feels valued, connected and empowered to thrive.

Clayton Park offers:

• A broad, engaging curriculum with strong literacy and mathematics foundations.
• Rich opportunities in STEAM, LEGO League, EPRO8,  Coding, the arts, culture and sport
• Modern learning spaces and extensive grounds supporting learning, creativity, wellbeing and active play.
• Strong partnerships with whānau, mana whenua and our wider community.
• A committed staff who value collaboration, relationships and professional growth.

Our next Tumuaki| Principal will provide visible, collaborative and inspirational leadership, champion high-quality teaching and learning, support staff to access meaningful professional development, and lead ongoing improvement with clarity and purpose.

This is an exciting opportunity to honour Clayton Park’s strong foundations while shaping an ambitious future for our tamariki, staff and community.

If you believe relationships matter, culture matters and every child matters, we would love to hear from you.

Position closes 1pm, Friday 18 September 2026. For school visits see page 8 of the Application Pack.