Deputy principal, pedagogy and curriculum

Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand Canterbury

Deputy principal, pedagogy and curriculum

Full time, Permanent

Area / composite (Years 1–15), Deputy principal

Subjects :

English

Health and physical education

Learning languages

Mathematics and statistics

Science

Social sciences

Technology

Te reo Māori

The arts

12MU's and other allowances related to the special nature of our school

Please see our vacancies page for the full advertisement

Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education New Zealand is the national provider of education services for Deaf and hard of hearing learners. Guided by whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, kotahitanga, and ako, we celebrate Deaf culture, advance bilingualism in NZSL, Te Reo Māori and English, and strive for equitable learning outcomes for all learners.

We are seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our executive leadership team as deputy principal, pedagogy and curriculum. This pivotal role provides strategic and operational leadership across curriculum, pedagogy, professional learning, evaluation and reporting, and resource development.

About the role | Te tūranga

As deputy principal, pedagogy and curriculum, you will lead the design and implementation of national pedagogy and curriculum frameworks that drive excellence in Deaf education. You will oversee curriculum and resource development, professional learning programmes, and evaluation processes that strengthen teaching practice and support improved outcomes for Deaf and hard of hearing learners.

Reporting to the executive principal, you will guide a highly skilled pedagogy and curriculum team and contribute to organisational strategy. Your leadership will foster collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, ensuring learning, wellbeing, and inclusion remain central to all practice.

Your leadership will champion :

• Innovative, evidence-based pedagogy
• Bicultural and bilingual practice (NZSL, Te Reo Māori and English)
• Evaluation and reporting that advances Deaf education
• Professional development that builds capability and celebrates identity

You are an inspiring leader with deep understanding of inclusive Deaf pedagogy, strong cultural competence, and a commitment to equity. You bring proven senior leadership experience, expertise in curriculum and professional learning, and the ability to lead complex systems with clarity, empathy, and strategic direction.

This role is based in either Auckland or Christchurch.

How to apply

Please register and apply online. We do not accept applications via email. Send your direct enquiries only to :

Physical address :

38 Truro Street, Sumner, Christchurch

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