Deputy Principal

Rolleston College; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolleston College in Selwyn, Canterbury, is seeking an experienced deputy principal to lead with a mana-enhancing approach. The role involves shaping culture, supporting students and staff, and driving strategic change across a growing, two-campus school.

As a senior leader you will oversee pastoral care and learner wellbeing, implement robust systems, and work with the community to maintain high expectations and relational practice.

Qualifications

• Experienced, relational and future-focused people leader who can lead change while maintaining clarity, high expectations and disciplined follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Lead change in a mana-enhancing way while maintaining clarity, high expectations and disciplined follow-through.
• Bring a strong grounding in pastoral care and learner wellbeing.
• Create, implement and lead effective systems across a large and complex school.

Skills

Relational leadership

Pastoral care

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Deputy principal

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

7MU 1 SMA

Due to an internal promotion, we are looking to appoint a permanent deputy principal.

Rolleston College is a rapidly growing, future-focused secondary school in Selwyn, Canterbury. Since opening in 2017, the college has developed a strong reputation for innovation, relational practice, and high expectations. In 2026, we proudly opened the first stage of our senior campus - marking a significant milestone in our journey as 1 school across 2 campuses.

This role is for an experienced, relational and future-focused people leader who can lead change in a mana-enhancing way while maintaining clarity, high expectations and disciplined follow-through. The successful applicant will bring a strong grounding in pastoral care and learner wellbeing, alongside the ability to create, implement and lead effective systems across a large and complex school.

At Rolleston College, our Rolleston Spirit underpinned by the E Tū Tāngata mindset guides all that we do. We are a school where people are known, relationships matter, and innovation is encouraged. This is a unique opportunity to be part of building something truly special. He kākano i ruia mai i Rangiātea - the seed will not be lost.

Applications close midday, Friday 2 October 2026. Start date: As soon as practicable following interviews.

Physical address:
631 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston

Postal Address:
PO Box 86045, Rolleston West, Rolleston, 7658