Prebbleton School · Canterbury
Deputy Principal, 5 MU
PrimaryFull time, PermanentLeadership units
Prebbleton School in Canterbury is appointing a full-time, permanent deputy principal (5 MU) for its Years 1–8 primary and intermediate kura tuatahi. The role includes 0.2 teaching time and leadership across school operations, including EOTC, beginning teachers and staff induction. It suits an experienced, relational leader committed to wellbeing, inclusion and culturally responsive practice.
- 0.2 teaching time
- Oversees EOTC, beginning teachers and induction
- Full-time permanent position
- Applications close 12 October 2026
Closes in 13 days
Applications close 12 Oct 2026, 4pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Permanent, full-time deputy principal role in a Years 1–8 primary school, with 0.2 teaching time. The role includes strategic and daily leadership, contributing to school planning and targets, and overseeing systems such as education outside the classroom, beginning teachers and staff induction. Responsibility areas can be shaped around the successful applicant’s strengths and experience.
What they’re looking for
- Experienced school leader with sound professional judgement
- Excellent teacher who sets high expectations
- Strategic, collaborative and solutions-focused approach
- Strong organisation and digital fluency
- Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive practice
- Ability to build respectful partnerships across the school community
About the school
Prebbleton School is a Years 1–8 kura tuatahi in Canterbury with a collaborative leadership team, supportive board and community, and a well-resourced environment. The school emphasises learner and staff wellbeing, inclusion and culturally responsive practice.
How to apply
Apply by email to the school, providing your application for the deputy principal position. Applications close at 4pm on Monday 12 October 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 15 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Prebbleton School is seeking an experienced, positive and relational leader to be our next deputy principal. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and collaborative leader who brings sound professional judgement, integrity and a solutions-focused approach. The successful applicant…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 564
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Blakes Road, Prebbleton
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