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Deputy Principal

The Education Group

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

Listed 29 Oct 2026 · Closes 16 Nov 2026

About the role

Deputy Principal | Years 5–8 Ready to lead beyond the day-to-day and make a lasting difference for learners? We’re looking for a thoughtful, strategic deputy principal with Years 5–8 experience who can bring people together, navigate complexity and turn big-picture direction into meaningful progress for learners and the wider school community. This is a role for a leader who can see beyond the immediate operational demands, understand why decisions matter and consider their wider implications. You will bring strategic insight, sound professional judgement and a deep understanding of how to lead people and the curriculum. You will help translate the school’s strategic direction into meaningful, sustainable improvement for our learners. You will be able to: develop people, influence practice and build collective ownership anticipate risks, weigh implications and exercise sound judgement contribute thoughtfully to shaping and evaluating decisions navigate complexity while maintaining strong relationships, fairness and accountability build effective learning partnerships with staff, students, whānau and the community. In return, you will join a school with a highly supportive senior leadership team and board, have opportunities for ongoing professional growth, work alongside an engaged teaching staff and community, and amazing students. If you are a thoughtful senior leader ready to make a lasting contribution to learners and the school community, we would welcome your application. Visits are encouraged. See page 7 of the application pack to arrange a visit to the school.

Learning-area tags: English, Hangarau, Hauora, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Ngā Toi, Pāngarau, Reo Matatini, Science, Social sciences, Taiao, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts, Tikanga-ā-iwi

How to apply

Shiree Meikle Phone021 236 3739 Emailadmin@educationgroup.co.nz

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