Deputy Principal - Tagged

Catholic Cathedral College; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Cathedral College invites applications for a Deputy Principal (Secondary Years 7–15 / wharekura). The appointee will lead senior management, advance our strategic goals, and uphold the Catholic Special Character in a bi-cultural New Zealand context. Strong leadership, postgraduate knowledge, and a commitment to rangatahi development are essential.

The position starts January 2027 and requires effective teamwork and a proactive, caring professional approach within our faith community.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a school setting.
• Post-graduate knowledge relevant to deputy principal responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain and strengthen relationships within a faith-based community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual implementation of the college’s strategic goals with robust systems.
• Develop and maintain effective relational networks with rangatahi, staff and community.
• Ensure Catholic Special Character is embedded in daily school life.
• Collaborate to support and grow the college’s successes.

Skills

English

Health & physical education

Learning languages

Mathematics & statistics

Science

Social sciences

Technology

Te reo Māori

The arts

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Deputy principal

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

6 permanent Management Units and 1 permanent Senior Management Allowance

Catholic Cathedral College is a culturally rich Years 7-13 co-educational Catholic state-integrated school located in the heart of Christchurch.

Our college is successful and progressive, with rangatahi who consistently achieve excellent academic results, demonstrate diverse talents, and confidently live their faith. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable leader who is committed to supporting and advancing our vision, values, and strategic direction.

We are seeking a Deputy Principal with senior leadership experience, post-graduate knowledge and a desire to join our Faith community. The successful applicant will be able to maintain and strengthen relationships within our community, as well as support and grow the college and its successes. They will be able to work effectively in a team environment and have the operational and strategic acumen required to lead the annual implementation of the college’s strategic goals, supported by a proven track record in developing and maintaining robust systems and processes.

Our Faith is at our core and is reflected in the day-to-day life of the college. We therefore require an educational leader who accepts and recognises the responsibility to maintain and preserve the Catholic Special Character of the school. They will also establish positive relationships with rangatahi and staff and will be committed to the bi-cultural nature of Aotearoa New Zealand and to the multicultural nature of our school. The applicant must be a caring professional who can develop our personalised approach to learning where each rangatahi is valued for who they are.

A willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of appointment. Completion of a Schedule 6, Cl 47 form will be required.

This position starts in January 2027.