Deputy Principal

Te Matauranga; Manurewa; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Matauranga is seeking a deputy principal to provide strong educational leadership and warmth, guiding improvements that benefit tamariki. You will work with the Principal to strengthen teaching, grow staff capability and lead culturally responsive practice within a diverse school of about 310 learners, including Fetūlele and Rosehill satellite classes.

You will engage with whānau, uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and lead with courage and kindness while maintaining high expectations.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment and effective teaching.
• Ability to coach and develop teachers and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning improvements with the leadership team.
• Strengthen staff capability and drive inclusive practices.
• Build trusting relationships with tamariki, whānau and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Coaching

Culturally responsive practice

Inclusion & wellbeing

Communication

Evidence-based improvement

Job description

Relationships at the heart. Learning at the centre.

Are you a leader who sees potential in every child and knows how to bring out the best in others?

Te Matauranga is seeking a deputy principal who will bring strong educational leadership, warmth and a sense of possibility to our kura. Working alongside our Principal and leadership team, you will help strengthen teaching and learning, grow staff capability and lead improvements that make a difference for tamariki.

We are a diverse and inclusive primary school of approximately 310 learners. Our community includes Fetūlele, our Samoan Bilingual Unit extending through to Years 7 to 8, and 3 Rosehill School satellite classes. We value every learner’s identity, language and culture, and share a simple belief: no child should stand alone.

Our next deputy principal will be approachable and actively involved in school life. You will listen carefully, communicate clearly and build trusting relationships with tamariki, staff and whānau. You will lead with courage and kindness, supporting others while maintaining high expectations.

We are looking for someone who:

• has proven leadership experience and strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment and effective teaching
• develops teachers and leaders through coaching, collaboration and constructive feedback
• upholds Te Tiriti o Waitangi and champions culturally responsive practice
• strengthens inclusion, wellbeing and belonging
• uses evidence to guide improvement and evaluate its impact
• turns priorities into clear actions, supported by effective organisation and communication.

At Te Matauranga, wonder inspires learning. We welcome questions, encourage ideas and want our learners and staff to have the confidence to explore what is possible.

If this sounds like your kind of school, we will welcome your application.

Applications close 1pm 13November 2026.

Position starts term 1 2027 or as negotiated.