St Kevins College (Oamaru) · Otago
Deputy Principal
SecondaryFull time, Permanent
St Kevin’s College in Oamaru, Otago, seeks a full-time permanent deputy principal for its Years 7–15 secondary school and wharekura, starting 28 January 2027. The role includes senior leadership, pastoral wellbeing, curriculum innovation, restorative practice, master timetabling and primary partnerships, with five MUs and one SMA; Cambridge curriculum experience is an advantage, and religious instruction is required.
- Permanent deputy principal position
- Starts 28 January 2027
- Five MUs and one SMA
- Cambridge curriculum experience advantageous
Closes 27 Nov 2026
Applications close 27 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent deputy principal position on the Senior Leadership Team at a Years 7–15 secondary school and wharekura. The role involves leading special character, academic achievement, pastoral wellbeing and curriculum development across the College, including master timetabling and complex curriculum scheduling. It carries 5 MUs and 1 SMA, starts on 28 January 2027, and requires participation in religious instruction appropriate to the school's special character.
What they’re looking for
- Builds trust with students, staff, whānau and the wider community
- Experience working in schools using restorative practice
- Innovative curriculum design that engages and empowers learners
- Willingness to collaborate with primary colleagues and local networks
- Expertise in master timetabling and complex curriculum scheduling
- Cambridge curriculum experience up to AS Level is advantageous
About the school
St Kevin's College is a secondary school and wharekura in Oamaru, serving Years 7–15. It has a special character and emphasises academic excellence, pastoral wellbeing, restorative practice and inclusive learning.
How to apply
Applications close on 27 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 5 MU's 1 SMA
- Listed
- 6 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“St Kevin's College invites applications from enthusiastic, relational, and forward-thinking educational leaders for the position of deputy principal, commencing on 28 January 2027. As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will play a vital role…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State : Integrated
- Students
- 478
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 44A Taward Street, Oamaru
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