
St Joseph's School (Nelson) · Tasman/Nelson
Deputy Principal (2 positions) - Leadership opportunities
Full time, Permanent
St Joseph’s School in Nelson is appointing two full-time, permanent deputy principals in its Years 1–8 state-integrated Catholic school. One role leads curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment; the other focuses on inclusion, wellbeing, behaviour and pastoral support. Both positions include an anticipated 0.5 teaching component in 2027, and applicants must support the school’s Catholic special character and be eligible to teach in New Zealand.
- Two deputy principal positions
- Curriculum and learning leadership
- Inclusion and pastoral support leadership
- Anticipated 0.5 teaching component in 2027
Closes in 21 days
Applications close 9 Oct 2026, 3pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 15 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Two roles. One leadership team. An exciting opportunity to make a difference. St Joseph’s School, Nelson is entering an exciting new chapter. We have reshaped our Deputy Principal positions and are seeking two outstanding, highly professional leaders to join our…”
The school
St Joseph's School (Nelson)
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State : Integrated
- Students
- 371
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 1/18 Manuka Street, Nelson