St Joseph's School (Opunake) · Taranaki
Deputy Principal Cl 50 Special Character Position
PrimaryFull time, Permanent
St Joseph’s School Ōpunakē, a Catholic Year 0–8 primary school in Taranaki, seeks a full-time permanent Deputy Principal (Cl 50) to join its leadership team and teach in a learning space, with the year level negotiated. The role starts on 1 February 2027 and includes two permanent management units. Applicants should support the school’s special character, use PB4L, and work with learners, staff and whānau.
- Year level negotiated
- Two permanent management units
- PB4L understanding required
- Catholic special character capability required
Closes in 8 days
Applications close 7 Oct 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent Deputy Principal position in a Years 0–8 school. The role combines leadership of the school’s strategic priorities with teaching a learning space, with the year level to be agreed. The position includes two permanent management units and starts on 1 February 2027.
What they’re looking for
- Understands PB4L processes and models positive behaviour
- Respects and supports the school’s Catholic special character
- Builds trusting relationships with staff, learners and whānau
- Applies Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori
- Leads student opportunities beyond the classroom
- Stays calm and solutions focused under pressure
About the school
St Joseph’s School is a Catholic primary school in the rural and coastal community of Ōpunakē, Taranaki. It is guided by Gospel UNITY values and supported by its board, parish, families and wider whānau.
How to apply
Applications close on 7 October 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 2x Permanent Management Units
- Listed
- 21 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“St Joseph’s School is a Year 0-8 Catholic Primary School in the beautiful rural and coastal setting of Ōpunakē in Taranaki. St Joseph’s is a faith filled, well resourced, future focused school with a staff who are collegial and committed…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State : Integrated
- Students
- 122
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 59 Allison Street, Opunake
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