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Deputy Principal

Tainui Full Primary School

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

Listed 30 Oct 2026 · Closes 13 Nov 2026

About the role

Are you an inspiring, collaborative leader passionate about making a real difference for tamariki? We are restructuring our leadership and are seeking an exceptional deputy principal to join our senior leadership team. As a key member of our team, you will demonstrate integrity and discretion while inspiring staff and modeling a genuine passion for education. The role involves classroom teaching balanced with leadership duties, as well as shared responsibilities across professional development, curriculum delivery, assessment, data analysis, and relational/restorative practice. The role Focus: Lead phase 2 and 2 (middle/senior school). Core responsibilities: Lead mathematics school wide, oversee school wide events, and direct our cultural arts programmes. Classroom teaching component 0.6 with 0.4 leadership release. We are looking for a leader who: Empowers and builds strong relationships with staff, tamariki, and whānau. Leads by example with high standards and an inclusive, restorative mindset. Brings energy, strong organisational skills, and effective time management. Applicants must be registered teachers currently in New Zealand with proven leadership experience.

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

How to apply

Judith Smallbone, Principal Phone07 886 9860 Emailemployment@tainuifullprimary.school.nz

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