Gate Pa School · Bay of Plenty
Assistant Principal - Junior School
PrimaryFull time, Permanent
Gate Pā School in the Bay of Plenty seeks a full-time, permanent assistant principal leading the junior school across Years 1–8. The role includes junior-school leadership, New Entrant and Year 1 transition, Phase 1 learning support, curriculum development, pastoral systems and a negotiated teaching component. Three permanent units are offered, with possible additional fixed-term units or an allowance.
- Junior school leadership responsibility
- New Entrant and Year 1 transition
- Phase 1 and ORS coordination
- Three permanent units
Closes in 12 days
Applications close 30 Sept 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent assistant principal position leading the junior school at Gate Pā School, working with team leaders and the senior leadership team. The role covers junior-school curriculum, learning support, pastoral care, behaviour systems, New Entrant and Year 1 provision, and transitions from early childhood education. It includes a negotiated teaching component and three permanent units, with a possible additional fixed-term unit or allowance by agreement.
What they’re looking for
- Proven leadership capability in a primary or junior-school setting
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Sound knowledge of effective junior-school practice
- Ability to lead improvement and develop colleagues
- Experience supporting complex learning, behaviour and pastoral needs
About the school
Gate Pā School is a Years 1–8 kura in the Bay of Plenty. The role contributes to the school’s strategic direction and whole-school improvement.
How to apply
Applications close on 30 September 2026. Application instructions and contact details are not provided.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 0–2
- Role
- Assistant principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 3 permanent units, with the possibility of an additional fixed-term unit and/or allowance (negotiable).
- Listed
- 7 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Gate Pā School is seeking an experienced and capable leader to join our senior leadership team as assistant principal , with particular responsibility for the junior school. Working alongside the principal, deputy principal and assistant principal – senior school, this…”
The school
Gate Pa School
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 390
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 900 Cameron Road South, Gate Pa, Tauranga