Māruawai College · Southland
Deputy Principal - Junior Campus (Year 7 and 8)
SecondaryFull time, Permanent
Māruawai College in Southland seeks a full-time, permanent deputy principal for its Year 7 and 8 junior campus. The role is open to primary- or secondary-trained leaders and includes curriculum oversight, student achievement, staff leadership and pastoral care, with a focus on literacy, numeracy and culturally responsive practice. The position carries five salary units and one SMA.
- Leads the Year 7 and 8 junior campus
- Primary- or secondary-trained leaders may apply
- Focus on literacy and numeracy improvement
- Five salary units and one SMA
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent deputy principal role leading the Year 7 and 8 junior campus within a Years 7–13 school. Responsibilities include curriculum oversight, student achievement, staff leadership, operations and senior pastoral care. The position carries 5 salary units and 1 SMA; the start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Primary or secondary leadership experience
- Strong teaching and learning leadership
- A record of improving literacy and numeracy
- Positive relationships with students, staff, whānau and community
- High expectations, integrity and cultural responsiveness
- Collaborative senior leadership
About the school
Māruawai College is a Years 7–13 wharekura in Southland, operating across two campuses. Its modern junior campus serves Year 7 and 8 students in a contemporary learning setting.
How to apply
Request the application and information pack from the Principal’s PA, and consider visiting the school. Applications close on 6 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 7–8
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 20 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Full time, permanent, Secondary (Years 7 to 15), 5 Salary Units, 1 SMA. Māruawai College is seeking an outstanding educational leader to join our senior leadership team as deputy principal for the junior campus. This role would suit either a…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 586
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 28 Coutts Road, Gore
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