Deputy Principal: Learning Support & Inclusion Leader

Putāruru Primary School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Putāruru Primary School invites applications for a Deputy Principal 2—Learning Support and Inclusion. This full-time permanent role focuses on school-wide inclusive education, ORS oversight, and building learning-support systems, with opportunities to coach staff and strengthen partnerships with whānau and agencies.

The successful applicant will lead learning-support pathways, monitor progress, and contribute to strategic leadership alongside the Principal. Term 1, 2027 start is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a school setting.
• Experience implementing inclusive education and learning-support strategies.
• Ability to collaborate with kaiako, whānau and agencies.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead school-wide inclusion and learning-support strategy development.
• Oversee ORS and the Learning Register processes.
• Manage learning-support funding and applications.
• Foster partnerships with Ministry, agencies and whānau.
• Coordinate referrals and learning-support pathways.
• Coach teachers and build capability in learning-support practices.
• Monitor and report on learning-support outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Collaborative

Inclusive education

Learning support

Instructional coaching

Whānau partnerships

Education

Relevant NZ teaching qualification

Job description

Putāruru Primary School invites applications for a Deputy Principal 2—Learning Support and Inclusion. This full-time permanent role focuses on school-wide inclusive education, ORS oversight, and building learning-support systems, with opportunities to coach staff and strengthen partnerships with whānau and agencies.

The successful applicant will lead learning-support pathways, monitor progress, and contribute to strategic leadership alongside the Principal. Term 1, 2027 start is anticipated.