Hāwera Christian School · Taranaki
Deputy Principal
PrimaryFull-time, Permanent
Hāwera Christian School in Taranaki is seeking a full-time, permanent deputy principal to help develop its new secondary provision as the school moves towards Years 0–13. The role includes 0.6 FTE classroom teaching across Years 9–13, operational leadership of Years 9 and 10, curriculum implementation, staff mentoring and Christian character leadership; it carries 3MU and requires participation in religious instruction.
- 0.6 FTE teaching across Years 9–13
- Leads new Years 9 and 10 provision
- Implements refreshed New Zealand Curriculum
- 3MU leadership allowance
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent deputy principal role with 0.6 FTE classroom teaching across Years 9–13. Lead the development and day-to-day operation of the new secondary area, including the first Year 9 and 10 cohort and implementation of the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum. The role carries 3MU and includes responsibility for staff mentoring, secondary curriculum development and Christian character leadership.
What they’re looking for
- Secondary-trained practitioner
- Experience leading curriculum development
- Ability to mentor and support staff
- Strong communication skills
- Commitment to Christian character and biblical integration
- Experience working in a small team
About the school
Hāwera Christian School is a state-integrated Christian school moving to a Year 0–13 structure. It is a close-knit school developing its secondary provision and expects staff to support its Christian special character and religious instruction.
How to apply
Email a CV, cover letter, faith statement and job description to the principal. Applications close on 20 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 3MU
- Listed
- 5 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Years 9 to 13, 0.6 FTE classroom teaching. Our wonderful state-integrated Christian school is embarking on an exciting new chapter as we transition to a Year 0 to 13 model, welcoming our first-ever Year 9 and 10 cohort next year!…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State : Integrated
- Students
- 50
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 2 Manawapou Road, Hāwera
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