Deputy Principal (Curriculum)

Parkview Pārua; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkview Pārua School in Canterbury seeks an inspiring Deputy Principal (Curriculum) to join the senior leadership team. This 0.6 permanent role starts 26 January 2027 and leads curriculum design, implementation and review to support high-quality learning.

You will build teacher capability in evidence-based pedagogy and the science of learning, use assessment data to guide decisions, and help strengthen belonging, wellbeing, and partnerships as we implement our 2027-2028 Strategic Plan.

Qualifications

• Registered teacher with proven leadership experience.
• Sound curriculum knowledge, particularly in literacy and mathematics.
• Strong assessment and reporting knowledge.
• Highly relational and collaborative, culturally aware including Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Commitment to wellbeing of every learner and to school motto: Learning, Caring, Leading.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum design, implementation and review.
• Build teacher capability in evidence-based pedagogy and science of learning.
• Use assessment data to measure impact and guide decisions.
• Assist Principal with day-to-day management and strengthen belonging and wellbeing.
• Support partnerships and transitions as we implement the 2027-2028 Strategic Plan.

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

Parkview Pārua School is seeking an inspiring, curriculum-focused leader to join our senior leadership team as Deputy Principal (Curriculum). This is a 0.6 permanent position (2.5 units) commencing 26 January 2027.

We are a U5, co-educational, state full primary school of approximately 400 ākonga on the eastern side of Christchurch, with excellent facilities, large field spaces and a very supportive Board of Trustees. Our values of Manaakitanga (Belonging), Whanaungatanga (Relationships), Ako (Learning) and Mahi Tahi (Collaboration) shape everything we do. We are passionate about structured literacy and digital learning that enhances our localised curriculum, and we value kapahaka, Pasifika groups, PE and the Arts.

In this role you will lead curriculum design, implementation and review, build teacher capability in evidence-based pedagogy and the science of learning, and use assessment data to measure impact and guide decisions. You will assist the Principal with the day-to-day management of the school, and help us strengthen belonging and wellbeing, learning for every learner, and partnerships and transitions as we begin our 2027-2028 Strategic Plan.

The successful candidate will be a registered teacher with proven leadership experience, sound curriculum knowledge (particularly in literacy and mathematics) and sound assessment and reporting knowledge. You will be highly relational and collaborative, understand cultural diversity including Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and be committed to the wellbeing of every child and to our school motto: Learning, Caring, Leading – Kia ako, Kia atawhai, Kia ārahi.

We have a very supportive School Board and amazing staff. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.