Coastal Taranaki School · Taranaki
Deputy Principal Junior School Y0-6
Area schoolFull time, Permanent
Coastal Taranaki School in Ōkato, Taranaki, seeks a full-time, permanent Deputy Principal to lead Junior School learning progressions across Years 0–6. The role includes shared senior leadership, strategic, operational, curriculum and pastoral responsibilities with the principal and Years 7–13 deputy, and carries four management units; the start date is not stated.
- Junior School leadership for Years 0–6
- Four management units
- Shared leadership across Years 1–15
- Permanent, full-time position
Closes in 14 days
Applications close 13 Oct 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
This full-time, permanent Deputy Principal leads learning progressions across the Years 0–6 Junior School. The role shares strategic leadership, management, operations, curriculum and pastoral responsibilities with the Years 7–13 Deputy Principal, and supports the principal with the Board’s direction and priorities. The position carries 4MUs, with leadership objectives agreed and reviewed annually.
What they’re looking for
- Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching and learning
- Focus on improving outcomes for students and staff
- Ability to meet professional teaching standards
- Ability to meet practising teacher criteria
- Capability in strategic leadership and school operations
About the school
Coastal Taranaki School is an area school for Years 1–15 in Ōkato, on the western side of the Maunga. The school describes an inclusive, supportive environment where students are engaged in learning, with walkways and native bush nearby.
How to apply
Applications close on 13 October 2026. Further application instructions and contact details are not provided.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 4MUs
- Listed
- 25 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Coastal Taranaki School is situated in Õkato on the western side of the Maunga with walkways and native bush close by. An inclusive, supportive atmosphere is evident and students are engaged in their learning. This senior leadership opportunity will suit…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 239
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 91 Carthew Street, Okato
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