Deputy Head of Outreach School – 5 MUs

Ko Taku Reo is seeking an experienced and visionary DeputyHead of Outreach School to join our leadership team. This key role supports the Head of Regional Outreach Services to deliver equitable, high-quality teaching, learning, language, and wellbeing support for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing learners across Aotearoa.

You will lead the operational coordination of Outreach Services across four regions – overseeing systems, logistics, data and team development. As the link between regional teams and national leadership, you’ll drive consistency, equity and improvement through effective planning and collaboration.

A hands‑on leadership role (equivalent to a mainstream school DP), you’ll promote excellence, strengthen whānau and community engagement and ensure services reflect best practice and evidence. This is a national role and there is flexibility where it is based.

You will :

• Coordinate and implement national systems and processes across regional Outreach teams.
• Oversee service delivery logistics, timetables, staffing allocations and resource deployment.
• Analyse and report on service data to inform planning and strategic decisions.
• Lead and mentor regional leaders, fostering collaboration and positive team culture.
• Ensure compliance with internal, legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Support projects and initiatives that strengthen whānau, iwi and Deaf community engagement.

You are an experienced educational leader with a strong background in operations, data‑informed decision making, and team development. You are passionate about equitable access to learning and thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment.

You will bring :

At Ko Taku Reo, we are committed to creating inclusive learning environments where Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing learners thrive. You’ll be part of a national team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and equity in education supported by colleagues who share a deep sense of purpose and pride in what we do.

HOW TO APPLY / ME PEHEA TE TONO

If you’re motivated to use your skills to empower Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing learners to reach their potential, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’d love to work with us and our students. Only applicants that are legally entitled to work in Aotearoa will be considered for this position. We may look to interview prior to closing so please apply early.

Applications close 5pm, Sunday 23 November 2025 .

School : Ko Taku Reo

Closing Date :

5pm Sunday 23 November 2025

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