Tāmaki School · Auckland
Tumuaki Tuarua | Deputy Principal
PrimaryFull-time, Permanent
Tāmaki School in Panmure, Auckland, seeks a full-time, permanent deputy principal for its Years 1–8 kura. The role leads curriculum, inclusive education, wellbeing, staff development and school improvement across English-medium, Māori and Pacific bilingual pathways; teaching is expected for two to three days weekly in Terms 1–2, reducing to full leadership release from Term 3.
- Four learning pathways across Years 1–8
- Leads LSC and SENCO functions
- Suitable for aspiring principals
- PTSA allowance may apply
Closes in 13 days
Applications close 18 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
This full-time, permanent deputy principal role leads curriculum, assessment, learning support, pastoral care, staff development, relationships, operations and strategic improvement across Years 1–8. Teaching in Terms 1–2 is expected for around two to three days each week, with the remainder for leadership; full leadership release is planned from Term 3. PTSA may apply, and the deputy principal leads the kura when the tumuaki is absent.
What they’re looking for
- Senior leadership experience or readiness to move towards principalship
- Ability to lead English-medium and Pacific bilingual curriculum pathways
- Experience with learning support, SENCO or inclusive education
- Strong coaching, mentoring and staff development skills
- Trusted relationships with learners, whānau, staff and agencies
- Courageous leadership that maintains high expectations
About the school
Tāmaki School is a diverse Years 1–8 kura in Panmure, Auckland, with Rumaki Reo Māori, Tongan bilingual, Samoan bilingual and English-medium pathways. Its work is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with a focus on equity, excellence, language, culture, identity, belonging and community aspirations.
How to apply
Email a CV, three professional referee contacts and the completed application form to the school. Applications close on 18 November 2026; contact the school for application details.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 4MU, PTSA, PBITA or MITA may apply, PTSA
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Whāia te ara tika | Pursue the right path Tāmaki Primary School seeks an exceptional educational leader to join our kura as tumuaki tuarua | deputy principal. Located in Panmure, Auckland, we are a diverse Years 1–8 kura offering four…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 175
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 11a Alamein Road, Panmure, Auckland
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