Deputy principal, teaching & learning

Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand New Zealand (nationwide)

Deputy principal, teaching & learning

Full time, Permanent

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

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

14MU's and other allowances related to the special nature of our school

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Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education New Zealand is the national provider of education services for Deaf and hard of hearing learners. Guided by the values of whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, kotahitanga, and ako, we are committed to celebrating Deaf culture, advancing bilingualism in NZSL, Te Reo Māori and English, and ensuring equitable learning outcomes for all learners.

We are seeking a strategic, dynamic, values-led leader to join our executive leadership team as deputy principal, teaching and learning. This pivotal role ensures excellence, consistency, and innovation across all Ko Taku Reo teaching provisions.

About the role | Te tūranga

The deputy principal provides strategic and operational leadership across teaching, learning, assessment, and school improvement. With oversight of both the enrolled and Outreach Schools, the role ensures cohesive, high-quality practice across all settings. Reporting to the executive principal, you will lead the Teaching and Learning Leadership Team to strengthen national consistency, lift outcomes, and embed excellence in bilingual and bicultural education.

Your leadership will champion :

• High-quality teaching and learning practice, assessment capability, and data-informed decision making
• School improvement and quality assurance frameworks
• Collaboration across enrolled and outreach environments
• A culture of reflection, innovation, and continuous improvement

You are an experienced educational leader committed to inclusive, bilingual, and bicultural education. You bring strong capability in leading teaching and learning systems, empowering teams, and improving outcomes through evidence-based practice.

You will bring :

This role is based in either Auckland or Christchurch.

How to apply

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

Physical address :

38 Truro Street, Sumner, Christchurch

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