Berkley Normal Middle School · Waikato
Assistant Principal 5PMU
PrimaryFull time, PermanentLeadership units
Berkley Normal Middle School in Waikato is seeking a full-time, permanent Assistant Principal (5PMU). The role involves curriculum leadership, structured literacy for intermediate learners, support for emerging adolescents, learning support and pastoral care, and mentoring students and early-career teachers. Applicants must be New Zealand registered teachers with relevant middle-school experience.
- Full-time permanent leadership position
- Structured literacy curriculum leadership
- Learning support and pastoral care
- Experience with emerging adolescents required
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent Assistant Principal position at 5PMU. The role includes curriculum leadership, contributing to strategic planning, and developing structured literacy for middle school learners. Duties also involve supporting young adolescents, learning support and pastoral care, mentoring students and early-career teachers, and working with the senior leadership team.
What they’re looking for
- Proven curriculum leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of structured literacy for intermediate learners
- Experience supporting young adolescents
- Understanding of learning support and pastoral care
- Ability to build relationships with school and external partners
- New Zealand teacher registration
About the school
Berkley Normal Middle School is a Years 1–8 school in Waikato.
How to apply
Applications close on 6 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Assistant principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 12 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“We seek an exceptional Assistant Principal (AP) to join our dynamic senior leadership team. The successful candidate will have a proven record of effective curriculum leadership and be capable of supporting the school's strategic direction. They will bring strong content…”
The school
- Type
- Restricted Composite (Year 7-10)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 769
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 26 Berkley Avenue, Hillcrest, Hamilton
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