Marewa School · Hawke's Bay
Tumuaki Tuarua | Deputy Principal and SENCO
PrimaryFull-time, Permanent
Marewa School in Hawke’s Bay is appointing a full-time, permanent Deputy Principal and SENCO for Years 1–8. The role includes a 0.2 teaching component for release, coordinating learning support and wellbeing, and contributing to curriculum, staff development and school leadership. Applicants need New Zealand teaching experience; leadership experience is useful, and emerging leaders are welcome.
- 4MU leadership allowance
- 0.2 teaching component for release
- SENCO coordination and funding applications
- Start date not stated
Closes in 20 days
Applications close 25 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time Deputy Principal and SENCO at Marewa School, supporting Years 1–8. The role combines SENCO coordination with a 0.2 teaching component for release, including curriculum leadership, staff development, learning support, wellbeing, daily operations and strategic planning. The position carries 4MU and includes stepping into the tumuaki role when required.
What they’re looking for
- Leadership that develops others and supports constructive change
- Confidence handling challenging conversations
- Strong organisation and communication skills
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice and emotional regulation
- Commitment to te ao Māori and growing mātauranga
- Teaching experience in a New Zealand school
About the school
Marewa School is a Hawke’s Bay kura tuatahi where relationships, belonging and connection guide its work. The school supports tamariki with varied strengths, interests and needs, and values te ao Māori, identity, language and culture.
How to apply
Email a CV, completed application form and cover letter explaining your suitability to the school. Applications close on 25 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 4MU
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Marewa School is seeking a motivated and committed leader to join our team as Tumuaki Tuarua, with responsibility for the SENCO role alongside a 0.2 teaching component to cover release. At Marewa, relationships, belonging and connection are central to our…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 261
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 80D Latham Street, Marewa, Napier
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