Education Gazette
Deputy Principal
Mayfield School (Auckland) · Auckland
About the role
Are you an inspiring, collaborative and culturally responsive leader passionate about making a difference for every learner? We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking deputy principal to join our leadership team. We want a leader who builds strong relationships, celebrates diversity and inspires a shared commitment to student achievement, wellbeing and success.
About the role
Working alongside the principal, staff and wider school community, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across 5 key areas:
- Curriculum and teaching: Lead curriculum development, strengthen teaching practice and promote engaging, inclusive and effective learning programmes.
- Assessment and achievement: Use assessment and achievement data to inform teaching, monitor progress and ensure every learner receives appropriate support and extension.
- Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L): Champion a positive, consistent school culture through proactive behaviour strategies, restorative practices and a focus on student wellbeing.
- Culturally responsive leadership: Uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, champion Māori achieving success as Māori, celebrate diversity and build meaningful partnerships with whānau and our community.
- Team leadership: Build staff capability through collaboration, coaching and professional learning, fostering a supportive and empowering team culture.
About you
You are a passionate, collaborative and servant-hearted educational leader with strong curriculum and assessment knowledge and excellent relationship-building skills. You lead by serving others, empower those around you and bring out the best in every learner and colleague.
Why join us?
This is an exciting opportunity to shape our school's future, strengthen teaching and learning, and make a lasting difference. We seek a leader who leads with heart, values teamwork, celebrates diversity and believes every learner can succeed.
Start date: 25 January 2027 (negotiable).
"Ka mahi pai mātou ina mahi ngātahi mātou"
Direct enquiries to:
Meritiana MacShane, Principal | Pule a 'oga
- Phone
- 09 274 9374
- [email protected]
How to apply
Email your CV, 2 contact names and references and cover letter to: [email protected]
Reference 1HB1RX
Role details
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Sector
- Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
- Position
- Full-time, permanent
- Incentives and allowances
- 4 Management Units (Permanent) + 2 Fixed Management Units. Total: 6 Units.
- Learning areas
- English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
- Region
- Auckland
About Mayfield School (Auckland)
12 Pearl Baker Drive, Otara
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Reference 1HB1RX · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB1RX
