Deputy Principal — Trauma-Informed Relational Leader

Wesley Primary School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesley Primary School in Auckland seeks a deputy principal who leads with heart, models vulnerability, and creates an environment of emotional safety and trust for staff and pupils. As a key partner to the tumuaki, you will help shape our culture, unite our team around a shared purpose, and bring structure and clarity to daily operations in a small-school setting.

Our SLT is committed to connecting with learning spaces in authentic and meaningful ways, supporting wellbeing through

Qualifications

• Genuine curiosity about people; prioritise wellbeing and emotional regulation; foster a safe environment.
• Systems-thinking to design and maintain effective operational systems.
• Growth-minded educator: develop leadership capability while empowering others.
• Impact-driven facilitator: use data to guide improvement and teacher growth.

Responsibilities

• Culture and relational practice: embed trauma-informed approaches and foster trust-based culture.
• Instructional leadership: lead teaching sprints and translate data into actionable steps.
• Operational systems and alignment: develop and maintain effective systems that streamline workloads and support daily operations.
• Strategic partnership: work with senior leaders to establish a clear direction for the school.

Skills

Relational leadership

Systems thinking

Growth mindset

Data-driven improvement

Job description

Wesley Primary School in Auckland seeks a deputy principal who leads with heart, models vulnerability, and creates an environment of emotional safety and trust for staff and pupils. As a key partner to the tumuaki, you will help shape our culture, unite our team around a shared purpose, and bring structure and clarity to daily operations in a small-school setting.

Our SLT is committed to connecting with learning spaces in authentic and meaningful ways, supporting wellbeing through