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Pigeon Mountain Primary School

Deputy Principal

Current roll 480 | Units: 4 Permanent and 2 Fixed Term
Contributing Primary School serving the community of Bucklands Beach and Half Moon Bay, East Auckland

With the departure of our outstanding Deputy Principal, we are seeking a dynamic educational leader to continue and enhance the current strategic direction of the school. Our successful applicant will be stepping into the role of leading the Junior School and Strategic Goal 1 which includes coaching to strengthen teacher expertise and inclusive pedagogies which accelerate student achievement.

We offer:

  • A highly supportive environment based on the school’s four values of respect, responsibility, resilience and excellence
  • Multiple opportunities for professional learning and development
  • Highly engaged and motivated learners
  • Structures that facilitate collaborative practice
  • A highly supportive parent community

We are looking for a Deputy Principal who:

  • Has experience leading and teaching in the Junior School
  • Has in-depth knowledge of a structured literacy approach
  • Has experience with transition to school programmes
  • Is a strong, confident educational leader who is capable of continuing the strategic direction of the school
  • Has an ability to lead change and the development of Te Mātaiaho, the New Zealand Curriculum
  • Values teamwork, collegiality and recognises the importance of their role within the current cohesive Senior Leadership Team
  • Has a proven ability to build on culturally responsive practices and promote cultural diversity
  • Strongly commits to upholding and giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Is someone who embodies our four values: responsibility, respect, resilience and excellence

We encourage you to visit our school. Please see page 3 of the Application Pack for details.

If you have any queries, please contact Tanya Prentice or Nicky Knight or phone 09 953 0523.

To learn more about us, please visit our website www.pmps.school.nz/

Applications close: 1:00pm Friday 11 July 2025

Position commences Term 4 2025