Forest Lake School · Waikato
Deputy Principal
PrimaryFull-time, Permanent
Forest Lake School in Waikato is seeking a full-time, permanent Deputy Principal for its Years 1–8 dual-medium kura tuatahi. The role provides strategic, teaching and operational leadership across Rumaki Māori-medium and Auraki English-medium pathways, working alongside the principal; it carries five management units, with the start date not stated.
- Years 1–8 primary and intermediate school
- Rumaki Māori-medium and Auraki pathways
- Five management units included
- Permanent, full-time position
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time Deputy Principal at a Years 1–8 kura tuatahi. Working alongside the principal, the role provides strategic, teaching and operational leadership across the Rumaki and Auraki pathways, including day-to-day administration and site management. The position carries 5 MU.
What they’re looking for
- Experience providing strategic and educational leadership
- Ability to lead across Māori-medium and English-medium pathways
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Strength in instructional practice and improvement
- Capability in administration and site operations
- Ability to build a caring school culture
About the school
Forest Lake School is a primary school with Māori-medium and English-medium pathways. It focuses on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, strong teaching practice and a caring environment for tamariki, staff and whānau.
How to apply
Email a CV, completed application form and cover letter to the principal. Applications close on 20 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 5 MU
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Te Kura o Roto Ngahere | Forest Lake School operates a primary dual-medium structure encompassing both Rumaki (Māori-medium) and Auraki (English-medium) pathways. The Tumuaki Tuarua | Deputy Principal works in close partnership with the principal to provide strategic, educational, and…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 389
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Storey Avenue, Forest Lake, Hamilton
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