Tainui Full Primary School · Waikato
Deputy Principal
PrimaryFull-time, Permanent
Tainui Full Primary School in Waikato is seeking a full-time, permanent deputy principal for Years 1–8. The role combines classroom teaching (0.6) with leadership release (0.4), including leading mathematics school-wide, professional development, assessment, school events, and cultural arts programmes. Applicants must be registered teachers in New Zealand with proven leadership experience.
- Lead mathematics across the school
- 0.6 teaching and 0.4 leadership release
- Oversee school-wide events
- Direct cultural arts programmes
Closes in 8 days
Applications close 13 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent deputy principal role at a Years 1–8 school, with a PTSA allowance. The deputy principal will lead the middle and senior school, teach for 0.6 of the role, and have 0.4 leadership release. Responsibilities include school-wide mathematics leadership, professional development, curriculum and assessment work, data analysis, school events, cultural arts programmes, and restorative practice.
What they’re looking for
- New Zealand-registered teacher
- Proven leadership experience
- Strong relationships with staff, tamariki, and whānau
- Inclusive and restorative approach
- High professional standards
- Strong organisation and time management
About the school
Tainui Full Primary School is a Waikato kura tuatahi for students in Years 1–8.
How to apply
Send a CV, cover letter, and the school’s application form through the advertised email application channel. Applications close on 13 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 3–6
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- PTSA
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you an inspiring, collaborative leader passionate about making a real difference for tamariki? We are restructuring our leadership and are seeking an exceptional deputy principal to join our senior leadership team. As a key member of our team, you…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 246
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Tainui Street, Tokoroa
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