Deputy Principal

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Deputy principal PTSA, 5MUs English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts Takaanini School is a growing full primary school with approximately 600 students. We are seeking an experienced, collaborative, and effective leader to join our senior leadership team as deputy principal. Following the appointment of our deputy principal to the principal role, we have reviewed our leadership structure to strengthen leadership across our kura. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next stage of our school's development while working alongside a committed leadership team. This is a fully released leadership position with a strong focus on improving teaching practice and supporting teacher growth. The deputy principal will lead professional learning, coaching, teacher induction, classroom observation and feedback, while working closely with our junior school leaders to strengthen teaching, learning, and student outcomes. At Takaanini School, every learner is known, supported, and encouraged to succeed. Our values of whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and mātauranga guide the way we work with students, staff, whānau, and our wider community. We are looking for someone who: is an experienced and effective school leader with strong classroom practice can lead high-quality professional learning and coach teachers to improve practice uses evidence to support continuous improvement builds positive, respectful relationships with staff, students, and whānau is organised, collaborative, and committed to shared leadership brings professionalism, integrity, and a solutions-focused approach. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about growing teacher capability, strengthening teaching practice, and improving outcomes for learners. A visit to our kura is warmly welcomed and encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr