Mayfield Primary School

Lead Our School into the Future!

Commencing Term 3, 2025
Current roll size: 280

Mayfield School has been serving the community of Otara, Auckland since 1964. The school is a contributing Primary School, providing quality education to learners in years 0 to 6. We are seeking a leader who is passionate, future-focused, and committed to fostering an inclusive, high-achieving school environment. Our ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities, a deep commitment to student success, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with staff, students, whānau and the wider community.

We are seeking a leader who:

Pou Mahi | Leading Learning

• Leads high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning that improves student achievement and engagement.
• Ensures effective, evidence-based curriculum delivery responsive to diverse learner needs.
• Promotes foundational skills, a love for learning, and student well-being within a safe, positive environment.
• Supports ongoing professional development aligned with the school’s vision and priorities.

Pou Tangata | Leader of People

• Builds strong, respectful relationships and fosters a collaborative, inclusive culture of high expectations.
• Leads with integrity, empathy and fairness and transparent communication, empowering and inspiring others.

Pou Tikanga Māori | Giving Effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

• Leads with a deep commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, embedding its principles throughout school life.
• Values and integrates te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, celebrating diversity and supporting identity, language, and culture.

Pou Mahi | Leader of Operations

• Leads efficient school operations through robust systems, sound decision-making, and strategic resource management.

Our students would like a new principal that:

• Is kind, fun, and respectful.
• Is approachable, honest, and caring.
• Will include programmes such as art, music, sports and opportunities for educational experiences outside the classroom.

We look forward to receiving your application.

If you have any questions, please email Sarah Hynds or phone 09 953 0523.

We encourage you to visit our school and explore this wonderful opportunity. Details to arrange your visit are on page 9 of the application pack.

Applications close 1:00 pm Thursday 1 May 2025 | Position commences Term 3, Monday 14 July 2025