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Tumuaki Tuarua | Associate Principal

Amesbury School

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

Listed 29 Oct 2026 · Closes 13 Nov 2026

About the role

Our fabulous associate principal has gained a principal position, so we are seeking an experienced, reflective and highly collaborative leader to join our collaborative team as a fully released associate principal for the start of 2027. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced educator who values the power of partnership and takes a coaching leadership approach in the growth and development of others. We are looking for a leader who will: Champion the individual: See every tamaiti and kaimahi as a unique individual with their own strengths, passions, and learning styles, tailoring your approach to meet their needs and empower others. Use a coaching approach: Have some experience coaching others, and be part of leading our strong school-wide coaching culture Embrace collaboration: Be a proactive team player who is excited to contribute to and lead a highly supportive and positive team. Be pedagogically sound: Work collaboratively with others to champion equitable practice, student-centred learning and consistent, high-quality teaching across the school Lead learning support: bring strength and experience in SENCO/learning support, and work collaboratively with kaiako, whānau, and agencies to support all learners We offer: A positive and collaborative environment: Join a team that genuinely cares for one another and provides strong ongoing coaching and professional development. Our teams are highly collaborative and work in close partnership together. Modern well resourced learning spaces: Work in beautiful, well resourced learning environments designed to foster creativity and collaboration. A supportive board: Work with a group of people who are genuinely committed to supporting and growing our team and ensuring that every ākonga has what they need to be successful. A great community: Be part of a welcoming, community-focused school environment in the wonderfully diverse and growing suburb of Churton Park.

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

How to apply

Gail Greenslade, Appts Phone04 477 3423 Emailapplications@amesbury.school.nz

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