Ponsonby Intermediate School

The Role

Principal | Ponsonby Intermediate School

Current roll 580  | U6 Central Auckland Year 7 and 8 School

Lead a unique and innovative Intermediate School where every learner is known, challenged, and prepared for the future.

At Ponsonby Intermediate, The Ponsonby Experience is a personalised approach to Intermediate schooling that provides students with rich and diverse opportunities through a specialist teaching model. We are committed to equipping young adolescents with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to thrive both now and in the future, while ensuring a successful transition to secondary school.

Guided by our vision of "Articulate, energised achievers; ready for the future," we seek an exceptional Principal to lead our school.

Why Ponsonby Intermediate?

Our school offers:

• A specialist teaching model across the curriculum
• A strong focus on student wellbeing and pastoral care
• Enrichment opportunities
• A wide range of extracurricular and co-curricular activities
• A positive, inclusive "Positively Ponsonby" culture
• Highly skilled and dedicated staff delivering engaging, high-quality learning programmes
• A supportive and future-focused Board committed to working alongside a new Principal

We're Seeking a Leader Who:

• Is a strategic and highly relational leader
• Will build on and strengthen the school's family-oriented culture
• Is an outstanding leader of curriculum, teaching, and learning
• Can further enhance student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing
• Demonstrates a commitment to innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement

An Exceptional Leadership Opportunity

This is an opportunity to lead one of New Zealand's distinctive intermediate schools and further develop a successful specialist teaching model that places learners at the heart of everything we do.

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school. Details for arranging a visit can be found on page 7of the Application Pack.

Commencement: Term 1, 2027, or by negotiation.

Applications Close: Friday the 18^th of September 2026 at 1:00 pm