Taupaki School · Auckland
Principal | Tumuaki
PrimaryFull time, Permanent
Taupaki School in Auckland seeks a full-time, permanent principal (tumuaki) for its Year 1–8 kura tuatahi of approximately 250 students. The role involves educational leadership, staff development, culturally responsive practice, and guiding future improvement while maintaining strong community connections. The start date is not stated, and applications close on 6 November 2026.
- Year 1–8 school of approximately 250 students
- Full-time permanent principal position
- Strengthen culturally responsive practice
- Start date not stated
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026, 1pm.
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About the role
Lead a full-time, permanent Year 1–8 primary school of about 250 students. The principal provides educational and strategic leadership, supports staff development, strengthens culturally responsive practice, and remains involved in daily school life. The start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Visible leadership and strong, trusting relationships
- Integrity, kindness, fairness and courage
- Strong educational leadership and high expectations
- Commitment to staff development
- Culturally responsive practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Thoughtful change leadership and long-term planning
About the school
Taupaki School is a country school just beyond Auckland, with approximately 250 students and a history dating to 1899. It has strong community connections and values sport, technology, the arts, education outside the classroom, outdoor learning, evidence-informed teaching, positive behaviour and wellbeing.
How to apply
Application details are not provided. Applications close on 6 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 25 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Principal | Tumuaki – Taupaki School Growing for the Future Country heart. Strong community. Big aspirations. Uniquely Taupaki. Just beyond the city, Taupaki School offers something increasingly rare – the warmth and connection of a country school, combined with a…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 247
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Cottle Road, Henderson, Auckland
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