Assistant Deputy Principal

5 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Prospero Group New Zealand Full time NZ$90,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

Prospero Teaching NZ are working with a client school in Auckland who are seeking a Assistant Deputy Principal for 2026.

The role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator with strong leadership skills to take a step up into a leadership position within the school.  The start date is Term

The Assistant Campus Principal (Deputy Principal) has whole-school responsibility for coordination of Pathways and Senior Years, Coordination of Homeroom and Year group performance as well as line management of selected staff.

You will assist the Principal in school management, quality assurance, staff support, and promoting a positive school culture.

This modernised campus with brand new facilities is located in KeriKeri in the Bay of Islands,  and caters to 85 students in Year This Independent school is part of a national group with campuses across New Zealand.

Key responsibilities:

  • Assist the Principal in school leadership and management.
  • NCEA Coordination
  • Foster a positive, inclusive school culture focused on wellbeing.
  • Lead in student discipline, academic achievement, and extracurricular activities.
  • Mentor and support teaching staff to enhance professional development.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and continuous school improvement.

Key requirements:

  • Can be primary or secondary trained + hold NZ Teachers Registration.
  • Proven teaching and leadership experience in a school environment.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of the NCEA curriculum is essential so NZ experience is required, although Australian experience may be considered
  • Ability to motivate and inspire staff and students.

Benefits:

  • Very generous remuneration including: performance bonus and employment benefits.
  • Great work-life balance – no after-school or weekend sports/cultural activities.
  • Small school communities and class sizes with larger organisational resources.
  • Dedicated teacher academy for professional learning.
  • Pioneering technology, in technology-empowered learning spaces.
  • High academic performance culture with exceptional student outcomes.
  • A commitment to providing a safe and caring working and learning environment with a strong focus on wellbeing.

Please send your CV to

Position description available on request.

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