Deputy Principal

Orini Combined School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Orini Combined School in the Waikato region is seeking a deputy principal to share leadership across a Years 1–8 cohort. The permanent role includes 2 Management Units and a 0.8 teaching component (4 days in class, 1 day leadership release) in a supportive, rural school community.

We value collaborative, future-focused leadership with strengths in literacy, ICT and PB4L, plus a commitment to developing others. A genuine people person who connects with students and staff will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience with a strong focus on learner outcomes.
• Ability to lead and support colleagues to improve teaching practices.
• Experience in promoting positive behaviour for learning (PB4L) and literacy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead school strategic direction and work with staff to improve teaching practice.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to create a positive learning environment.
• Build warm, trusted relationships with students, families, and the wider community.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Literacy leadership

PB4L

ICT literacy

Relationship building

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

Are you an energetic and inspiring teacher/leader who loves rural school life and is ready to take the next step into a supportive leadership role?

Our vibrant, caring school of 96 wonderful Year 0-8 tamariki is looking for a collaborative, visible, and future-focused deputy principal to join our dedicated team.

This permanent position carries 2 Management Units and a 0.8 classroom teaching component (4 days in class, 1 day leadership release). It’s a wonderful opportunity for a passionate leader who believes in working alongside colleagues to grow great teaching practices while guiding school strategic direction.

Proven leadership experience and strengths in literacy, digital fluency/ICT and PB4L could be an advantage, along with a commitment to developing the practice of others. However, full leadership responsibilities are open for negotiation with the successful candidate.

Above all, we're looking for a genuine "people person", someone who connects easily with students and colleagues, and enjoys building warm, trusted relationships across our school and community.

Full NZ teacher registration required. Class level in our middle area of the school around Years 2-4. However, there could be opportunity for negotiation here.

Physical address:
1389 Orini Road, Taupiri