Deputy Principal: Elevate Learning, Wellbeing & Inclusion

Mayfield School (Auckland); Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfield School (Auckland) is seeking a deputy principal to join our leadership team. You will work with the principal, staff and wider school community to provide strategic and operational leadership across five key areas: curriculum, assessment, PB4L, culturally responsive leadership, and team leadership.

The successful candidate will lead by serving others, foster collaborative relationships and promote student achievement, wellbeing and success. Start date: 25 January 2027 (negotiable).

Qualifications

• Strong curriculum and assessment knowledge.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative and servant-hearted leadership.
• Experience in culturally responsive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum and teaching: Lead curriculum development, strengthen teaching practice and promote engaging, inclusive and effective learning programmes.
• Assessment and achievement: Use assessment and achievement data to inform teaching, monitor progress and ensure every learner receives appropriate support and extension.
• Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L): Champion a positive, consistent school culture through proactive behaviour strategies, restorative practices and a focus on student wellbeing.
• Culturally responsive leadership: Uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, champion Māori achieving success as Māori, celebrate diversity and build meaningful partnerships with whānau and our community.
• Team leadership: Build staff capability through collaboration, coaching and professional learning, fostering a supportive and empowering team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Relationship-building

Job description

Mayfield School (Auckland) is seeking a deputy principal to join our leadership team. You will work with the principal, staff and wider school community to provide strategic and operational leadership across five key areas: curriculum, assessment, PB4L, culturally responsive leadership, and team leadership.

The successful candidate will lead by serving others, foster collaborative relationships and promote student achievement, wellbeing and success. Start date: 25 January 2027 (negotiable).