Three Kings School · Auckland
Principal | Tumuaki
PrimaryFull time, Permanent
Three Kings School in Auckland is seeking a full-time, permanent principal to lead its culturally diverse primary community. The role involves setting future direction, strengthening teaching and achievement, developing staff, supporting culturally responsive practice, and building partnerships with Māori whānau and mana whenua; the start date is not stated.
- Full-time permanent principal role
- Auckland primary school
- Leadership through 2028 anniversary
- Māori whānau and mana whenua partnerships
Closes in 21 days
Applications close 19 Oct 2026, 1pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Lead a full-time, permanent primary school principalship for learners in Years 1–6. The role includes setting future direction, leading teaching and learning, developing staff, and strengthening relationships across the school community. The start date is not specified.
What they’re looking for
- Visible, approachable leadership with high expectations
- Strategic thinking and sound professional judgement
- Experience leading thoughtful change
- Commitment to culturally responsive practice
- Ability to develop staff and build collaboration
- Clear communication, integrity, humility and courage
About the school
Three Kings School is a culturally diverse Auckland school founded in 1878 and still located on its original site. It values academic learning, creativity, sport, the arts, wellbeing, belonging, and learning beyond the classroom, while honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working with Māori whānau and mana whenua.
How to apply
Applications close on 19 October 2026. The listing does not provide an application method or contact role.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 29 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Three Kings School seeks an exceptional educational leader to shape our next chapter. Established in 1878, we are Auckland’s oldest school still operating on its original site. Today, our culturally diverse Years 1–6 community combines strong academic foundations with rich…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 521
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 944 Mt Eden Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland
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