St Joseph's School (Taihape) · Manawatu/Whanganui
Deputy Principal
PrimaryFull time, Permanent
St Joseph’s School in Taihape is seeking a full-time, permanent Deputy Principal from Term 1, 2027, leading in a Years 1–8 Catholic state-integrated school. The role suits an experienced teacher with proven leadership experience or strong leadership potential, and includes supporting the Principal, teaching and learning, assessment, staff development, community relationships, and Māori-responsive practice; MMA applies.
- Term 1, 2027 start
- Years 1–8 rural Catholic school
- CL50 special character requirement
- Catholic faith not required
Closes in 16 days
Applications close 15 Oct 2026, 5.00pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent Deputy Principal position at a Years 1–8 school, starting Term 1, 2027. The role supports the Principal with strategic and daily leadership, teaching and learning, curriculum, assessment, staff development and school relationships. The position includes an MMA allowance and carries a CL50 special character requirement.
What they’re looking for
- Experienced teacher with leadership experience or strong leadership potential
- Excellent classroom practitioner
- Ability to uphold Catholic special character and faith life
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te reo Māori and tikanga Māori
- Collaborative, organised, adaptable and solutions-focused
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
About the school
St Joseph’s School is a state-integrated Catholic school serving Years 1–8 in Taihape. It supports a diverse rural community and places faith, learning, wellbeing and the development of each ākonga at the centre of school life.
How to apply
Applications close on 15 October 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- MMA
- Listed
- 25 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“An exciting leadership opportunity at St Joseph’s School, Taihape has arisen. We are seeking a dynamic, relational and enthusiastic educational leader to join our team as Deputy Principal from Term 1, 2027. We are a Years 1–8 State Integrated Catholic…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State : Integrated
- Students
- 77
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 27 Rauma Road, Taihape
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