Deputy Principal

Lytton High School; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Gisborne is seeking a passionate and skilled Deputy Principal to join their innovative senior management team. The successful candidate will have proven leadership experience and the ability to work collaboratively. A strong curriculum background is beneficial. The preferred start date is negotiable for term 2, 2026 or earlier. Please submit your application form, CV, and cover letter as per the provided instructions.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in education.
• Ability to collaborate with senior management.
• Strong curriculum background is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Join the senior management team.
• Lead various educational initiatives.
• Support the principal and manage staff.

Job description

Lytton High School – Gisborne, North Island

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

We are seeking a passionate skilled education leader to join our senior management team, which consists of the principal, one other deputy principal and two assistant principals

The successful applicant will have proven leadership experience, teaching and the ability to work collaboratively with the senior management team. A strong curriculum background would be beneficial.

We are an innovative and successful school dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of our students.

Start date would be negotiable preferably term 2, 2026 or earlier.

Please send your completed application form, CV, cover letter and any other direct enquiries to:

Required: Download our application form for completion and return
LHS Application for Employment 2026

Download and refer to our Information Package
Deputy Principal Information package for applicants

Lytton High SchoolNZ

Physical address:
347 Nelson Road, Gisborne

Postal Address:
PO Box 635, Gisborne, 4040