Deputy Principal

Tainui Full Primary School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tainui Full Primary School in New Zealand is seeking an inspiring deputy principal to join our senior leadership team. The role blends classroom teaching (0.6) with leadership duties (0.4) and focuses on leading mathematics school wide, coordinating events, and directing our cultural arts programmes.

We value integrity, relational and restorative practice, and strong organisational skills. Applicants must be registered teachers in New Zealand with proven leadership experience and a

Qualifications

• Must have proven leadership experience as a registered teacher in New Zealand.
• Demonstrates strong relational and restorative mindset.
• Ability to balance classroom teaching with leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead mathematics school wide and oversee school events.
• Coordinate curriculum delivery, assessment and data analysis.
• Lead phase 2 and 2 (middle/senior school) and drive cultural arts programmes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Relationship building

Time management

Education

Registered teacher in New Zealand

Job description

Are you an inspiring, collaborative leader passionate about making a real difference for tamariki? We are restructuring our leadership and are seeking an exceptional deputy principal to join our senior leadership team.

As a key member of our team, you will demonstrate integrity and discretion while inspiring staff and modeling a genuine passion for education.

The role involves classroom teaching balanced with leadership duties, as well as shared responsibilities across professional development, curriculum delivery, assessment, data analysis, and relational/restorative practice.

The role

• Focus: Lead phase 2 and 2 (middle/senior school).
• Core responsibilities: Lead mathematics school wide, oversee school wide events, and direct our cultural arts programmes.
• Classroom teaching component 0.6 with 0.4 leadership release.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Empowers and builds strong relationships with staff, tamariki, and whānau.
• Leads by example with high standards and an inclusive, restorative mindset.
• Brings energy, strong organisational skills, and effective time management.

Applicants must be registered teachers currently in New Zealand with proven leadership experience.