Deputy Principal

Springlands School; Marlborough; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Springlands School in Marlborough invites applications for Deputy Principal to join our leadership team. This pivotal role leads our Phase 2 team and oversees pastoral care, curriculum development, teaching, learning and assessment practices, while building strong relationships with students, staff, whānau and community.

We seek an experienced educational leader who leads with energy, empathy and clarity, is committed to inclusive education, and can balance competing priorities with calm

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner with proven educational leadership experience.
• Leads with clarity, empathy and confidence to inspire others.
• Strong commitment to inclusive education and ensuring every child feels valued and connected.
• Highly organised, solutions‑focused and able to manage competing priorities.
• Approachable, visible and actively involved in school life.
• May include a teaching component as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate pastoral care and student wellbeing across the school.
• Contribute to school-wide curriculum development, teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, whānau and the wider community.
• Champion a collaborative, inclusive and supportive school culture.
• Provide confident, empathetic and effective leadership to the team.

Skills

leadership

pastoral care

collaboration

inclusive education

organisation

communication

empathy

prior teaching experience

Education

Educational leadership experience

Job description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Deputy principal

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

Springlands School is seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking deputy principal to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a pivotal role within our school, leading our Phase 2 team and overseeing pastoral care across the kura.

Located in sunny Marlborough, Springlands School is a well-established, vibrant learning community that values collaboration, strong teaching practice, student agency, and a positive, inclusive culture. We’re looking for a leader who brings energy, vision, and a genuine commitment to making a difference for our tamariki.

As Deputy Leader, you will:

• Lead and coordinate pastoral care and student wellbeing across the school.
• Contribute to school-wide curriculum development, teaching, learning, and assessment practices.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students, staff, whānau, and the wider community.
• Champion a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive school culture.
• Provide confident, empathetic, and effective leadership to our team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner and experienced educational leader.
• Leads with clarity, empathy, and confidence, inspiring others to succeed.
• Is deeply committed to inclusive education, ensuring every child feels valued, connected, and successful.
• Is highly organised, solutions-focused, and able to manage competing priorities with calm and efficiency.
• Is approachable, visible, and actively involved in the life of the school.
• Brings energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of fun to the role, celebrating the successes of others.
• Can meet a teaching component as part of the position.