Deputy Principal

St Thomas School (Winton); Southland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas Aquinas School (Winton) invites an inspiring educational leader to join our team as deputy principal with a full-time classroom teaching component, commencing Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will work alongside our Principal to shape strategic direction, foster strong relationships and promote evidence-based teaching within our Catholic school community.

The role emphasises high-quality teaching, curriculum understanding and wellbeing, with the opportunity to select preferred

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

St Thomas Aquinas School (Winton) is seeking a passionate, highly effective and motivated educational leader with excellent interpersonal skills to join our team as deputy principal and classroom teacher, commencing Term 1, 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative team within a welcoming school community that values strong relationships, high-quality teaching and learning, and our Catholic Special Character.

Working alongside our Principal and staff, the successful applicant will provide effective educational leadership, contribute to the strategic direction of our school, and make a positive difference for students, whānau and our wider school community.

We are looking for someone who:

• leads with integrity, compassion and professionalism
• provides strong strategic and relational leadership
• works collaboratively to support and empower others
• leads and promotes evidence-based teaching practices to enhance student achievement
• demonstrates high-quality classroom teaching, strong curriculum and pedagogical knowledge, and a commitment to student achievement and wellbeing
• builds positive and professional relationships with students, staff, whānau, parish and wider community
• is reflective and committed to ongoing professional growth
• actively promotes and upholds our Catholic Special Character, modelling the Gospel teachings and our school values
• brings positivity, enthusiasm and has a good sense of humour.

This position includes a full-time classroom teaching component. Please indicate your preferred year level in your application.

Management units to be determined.

If you are an inspiring educational leader with a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning and a desire to make a positive contribution to our school and wider community, we would love to hear from you.