Deputy Principal - Secondary

Talk; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Talk in the Hauraki–North Bay of Plenty area is seeking an experienced Deputy Principal to join the Senior Leadership Team of a well-established secondary school. This is a permanent, full-time role beginning in 2027, with scope to lead, influence and make things happen.

You will work with students, whānau and staff to support learners toward clear next steps, and lead the senior academic programme, including curriculum, assessment, reporting, NZQA quality assurance, and pathways for Years 11–13.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience of NCEA and NZQA quality-assurance requirements.
• Lead curriculum, assessment and reporting.
• Monitor student achievement and progress towards NCEA and University Entrance.
• Leading academic mentoring and pathway planning for Years 11–13.
• Developing timetables and senior-school schedules and events.
• Supporting and mentoring staff, and contributing to wider school strategy and planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior academic programme development and governance.
• Oversee NZQA quality assurance activities and derived-grade examinations.
• Monitor and support student progress toward NCEA and University Entrance.
• Coordinate timetables and senior-year schedules for Years 11–13.
• Support and mentor staff and contribute to school planning and policy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Relational approach

Culturally responsive

Calm under pressure

Education

NZ practising certificate

Secondary leadership experience

Job description

Ready for your next leadership adventure?

If you're an experienced Deputy Principaland you're looking for a role where you can have a real impact, I'd love to have a chat!

We're looking for a Deputy Principal to join the Senior Leadership Teamof a well-established secondary school in theHauraki–North Bay of Plenty area.

The school has beautiful grounds in a peaceful and friendly community. The staff are supportive and welcoming - great banter in the staff room!

This is a permanent, full-timerole, beginning in 2027 with plenty of scope to lead, influence and make things happen. You'll have particular responsibility for the senior school, working closely with students, whānau and staff to make sure students are supported to achieve their goals and leave school with a clear sense of where they're heading next.

You'll have a key role in leading the school's senior academic programme, including:

• Leading curriculum, assessment and reporting.
• Overseeing NZQA quality assurance, moderation, liaison and derived-grade examinations.
• Monitoring student achievement and progress towards NCEA and University Entrance.
• Leading academic mentoring and pathway planning for Years 11–13.
• Developing timetables andsenior-school schedules and events.
• Supporting and mentoring staff,and contributing to wider school strategy and planning.

But here's the thing...This isn't just a systems-and-paperwork leadership role.

We'relooking for:

• Someone who truly enjoys people. Someone who builds trust, communicates openly and can bring calm, thoughtful leadership when things get busy.
• Someone who can see the big picture without losing sight of the individual student sitting in front of them.
• You'll need to be strategic and highly organised, but also relational, culturally responsive and approachable. You'll care about equitable outcomes and believe that every young person deserves to be known, supported and given the opportunity to succeed.

You'll also need:

• Current NZ practising certificate.
• Recent secondary teaching and leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge and experience of NCEA and NZQA quality-assurance requirements.
• Sound understanding of senior secondary pathways.
• Principal's Nominee experience is a bonus!
• Must be living in New Zealand with the right to work.

Wondering whether your leadership experience would stack up? Just curious about the school and what they're looking for?

You don't have to have your CV perfectly polished before you pick up the phone.