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Deputy Principal, 3 permanent units

Darfield School

Full time, PermanentPrimary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Deputy principal

Listed 28 Aug 2026 · Closes 14 Sept 2026

About the role

Darfield Primary School is looking for our next amazing senior leader. Our school community is rapidly growing and we are seeking to expand our senior leadership team. We are looking for someone who wants to make a difference for our tamariki and help lead a great team. Our staff is keen to work with someone who can inspire others, is solutions-focused, a team player, possess a sense of humour, and has up-to-date curriculum knowledge. Please state previous leadership experience. It is expected that there will be a 0.4 teaching component for this role in 2027. The position commences Term 1 2027. Please visit our school website for the Application Form.

Learning-area tags: English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to: Meredith Devonald, Principal 16 Ross St, Darfield principal@darfieldprimary.school.nz 03 318 8473 Download our application form 2027 DPS Deputy Principal Application Pack

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School details

Type
Contributing
Authority
State
Gender
Co-Ed
Roll
307
School number
3326
Address
16 Ross Street, Darfield
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