Deputy Principal, Years 5-8: Lead Learning & Community

Churchill Park School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Park School in Auckland is seeking a thoughtful, strategic Deputy Principal for Years 5–8 who can unite staff, whānau and the wider school community to improve learning outcomes.

You will translate the school’s strategic direction into practical improvements, lead curriculum and professional learning, and nurture relationships built on fairness, accountability and trust.

Visits are encouraged and you will join a supportive senior leadership team and Board.

Qualifications

• Experience as deputy principal or senior leader in Years 5–8.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate direction into progress.

Responsibilities

• Develop people, influence practice and build collective ownership.
• Anticipate risks, weigh implications and exercise sound judgement.
• Contribute thoughtfully to shaping and evaluating decisions.
• Navigate complexity while maintaining relationships, fairness and accountability.
• Build effective learning partnerships with staff, students, whānau and the community.

Job description

Churchill Park School in Auckland is seeking a thoughtful, strategic Deputy Principal for Years 5–8 who can unite staff, whānau and the wider school community to improve learning outcomes.

You will translate the school’s strategic direction into practical improvements, lead curriculum and professional learning, and nurture relationships built on fairness, accountability and trust.

Visits are encouraged and you will join a supportive senior leadership team and Board.