Ponsonby Primary School · Auckland
Deputy Principal
PrimaryFull time, PermanentLeadership units
Ponsonby Primary School in Auckland is seeking a full-time, permanent Deputy Principal for Years 1–8, starting 28 January 2027. The role carries four permanent management units, with a possible additional fixed-term unit by negotiation, and suits an experienced leader who can lead curriculum, assessment, professional learning and middle leadership development.
- Four permanent management units
- Possible additional fixed-term unit
- Starting 28 January 2027
- Curriculum and assessment leadership
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026, 12:00 noon.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent deputy principal role across Years 1–8 at Ponsonby Primary School. The role includes four permanent management units, with a possible additional fixed-term unit by negotiation, and involves leading curriculum and assessment, developing middle leaders, and working closely with staff and students. The position starts on 28 January 2027.
What they’re looking for
- Experienced school leadership
- Collaborative curriculum development and implementation
- Strong assessment and reporting knowledge
- Ability to lead professional learning
- Experience developing staff and middle leaders
- Positive contribution to school leadership
About the school
Ponsonby Primary is an inner-city Auckland school with a long history and a focus on future development. It describes itself as inclusive and forward-thinking, with emphasis on effective teaching, creativity, evidence-informed curriculum delivery, and staff and student wellbeing.
How to apply
Apply using the application pack available through Education Group online. The closing date is 6 November 2026; contact the application provider for queries.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 15 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“4 Permanent Management Units (plus the possibility of 1 Fixed Term MU by negotiation) Ponsonby Primary is an inner-city Auckland school with a rich history and an exciting future. We are a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking community where high standards…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 329
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 44 Curran Street, Herne Bay, Auckland
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