Christchurch North College · Canterbury
Deputy Principal - Pastoral
Area schoolFull-time, Permanent
Christchurch North College in Canterbury is seeking a full-time, permanent Deputy Principal – Pastoral for its Years 1–15 area/composite school. The role focuses on student wellbeing and personalised pastoral care, with leadership across restorative practices, neurodiversity, mindfulness, change management and inclusive bicultural education; three management units are offered, and the start date is not stated.
- Years 1–15 area/composite school
- Three management units available
- Focus on personalised pastoral care
- Restorative practice experience important
Closes in 6 days
Applications close 11 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent Deputy Principal role leading pastoral care across Years 1–15. The position focuses on student wellbeing, personalised support, whānau relationships and working with staff and other stakeholders; the role carries 3 MU allowances.
What they’re looking for
- Proven pastoral care experience
- Successful classroom teaching record
- Knowledge of restorative practices, neurodiversity and mindfulness
- Experience leading change and developing new approaches
- Commitment to bicultural education and inclusive practice
- Strong communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills
About the school
Christchurch North College is an area/composite school in Canterbury serving students from Years 1–15. The school is experiencing roll growth and is entering a period of development, with a focus on bicultural education, inclusion and diverse learners.
How to apply
Request an application package from the school office by email. Applications close on 11 November 2026; the listing does not give a closing time.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 3 MU
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“As a result of continued roll increases, Christchurch North College are seeking a deputy principal who, while being a leader first and foremost, is also a passionate educator, dedicated to improving outcomes for all in the area of pastoral care.…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- Charter School
- Students
- 79
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 19 Sheffield Crescent, Burnside, Christchurch
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