Amesbury School · Wellington
Tumuaki Tuarua | Associate Principal
PrimaryFull-time, Permanent
Amesbury School in Churton Park, Wellington, seeks a fully released Tumuaki Tuarua | Associate Principal for its Years 1–8 kura tuatahi. This full-time permanent role begins at the start of 2027 and includes four management units, suiting an experienced leader with coaching, collaborative leadership and SENCO or learning support experience.
- Fully released associate principal position
- Four management units included
- Years 1–8 primary and intermediate school
- SENCO and learning support leadership
Closes in 8 days
Applications close 13 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time associate principal role at Amesbury School, fully released from classroom teaching and commencing at the start of 2027. The role supports leadership across Years 1–8, including coaching staff, strengthening teaching practice and coordinating learning support, with four management units.
What they’re looking for
- Experienced educational leadership
- Coaching experience and a coaching-based leadership style
- Strong SENCO or learning support experience
- Collaborative work with kaiako, whānau and outside agencies
- Commitment to equitable, student-centred teaching
- Reflective contribution to a supportive team
About the school
Amesbury School is a welcoming, community-focused school in Churton Park, a diverse and growing Wellington suburb. It provides modern, well-equipped learning spaces and works through a collaborative coaching culture.
How to apply
Submit a CV, cover letter and completed application form through the school's advertised application channel. Applications close on 13 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 4 management units
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Our fabulous associate principal has gained a principal position, so we are seeking an experienced, reflective and highly collaborative leader to join our collaborative team as a fully released associate principal for the start of 2027. This is an ideal…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 268
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 48 Amesbury Drive, Churton Park, Wellington
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