Hauraki Plains College · Waikato
Deputy Principal
SecondaryFull time, Permanent
Hauraki Plains College in Waikato seeks a full-time, permanent Deputy Principal for its Years 7–15 wharekura. The role oversees senior curriculum, serves as Principal’s Nominee, provides pastoral and culturally responsive leadership, contributes to the Senior Leadership Team, and teaches a class; applicants should include their subject areas. The anticipated start date is 26 January 2027, with possible transition time beforehand.
- Senior curriculum oversight
- Principal’s Nominee responsibilities
- Teaching class required
- Possible school house available
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent Deputy Principal role at a Years 7–15 wharekura, joining the Senior Leadership Team. The position leads senior curriculum, serves as Principal’s Nominee, provides pastoral leadership, teaches a class, and contributes to strategic, co-curricular and extracurricular work. The anticipated start date is 26 January 2027, with possible transition time before the school year begins.
What they’re looking for
- Middle or senior leadership experience
- Successful leadership of a curriculum department or major learning area
- Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment, NCEA and effective teaching
- Pastoral leadership connecting attendance, engagement, wellbeing and achievement
- Culturally responsive relationships with Māori students and whānau
- Willingness to teach a class and contribute beyond the classroom
About the school
Hauraki Plains College is a secondary school in the Waikato focused on preparing students for learning, work, life and the wider world. It emphasises care, connection and high expectations, with strong links to local primary schools and the wider community; a school house may be available to rent.
How to apply
Applications close on 6 November 2026. School visits are welcome.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 16 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Following the retirement of a long-serving, much-loved Deputy Principal, Hauraki Plains College is seeking a proven educational leader to join our Senior Leadership Team, overseeing senior curriculum and serving as Principal’s Nominee. Hauraki Plains College is more than a school…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 825
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 2 Kaihere Road, Ngatea
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