Job Vacancies

We are delighted to be seeking a new person to join our team.

Deputy Principal

Full Time Permanent

• Are you ready to step up into leadership?
• Have you ever aspired to join an exceptional school where you can thrive?
• Do you welcome finding out the true passions of tamariki and learning alongside whānau to make their dreams come true?
• Are you kind, positive, open-minded, fun, creative and full of aroha?
• Are you passionate about embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi?
• Do you want to learn alongside our collaborative leadership team and be part of our positive school culture and curriculum?

At Puketapu School we believe that our students contribute to their learning, their whānau and their community. They are communicators, they are kind to themselves, others and their environment, they are learners, they have a strong sense of belonging and they look after their own wellbeing.
We are a well-resourced full primary school in New Plymouth that values creativity, innovation, equity and multiple pathways to success for our tamariki.

We are seeking someone who:

• Shows our school values (Kia Māia, Kia Manawanui, Kia Kaha, Kia Ora) in their daily lives
• Is able to foster genuine relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Is skilled in growing and developing team members’ strengths
• Brings the curriculum alive through the use of play, literacy, te reo Māori, the Arts, music, sport, and digital technologies.
• May have experience with or are interested in integrated curriculum
• Collaborates with other teachers to personalise the learning for all ākonga
• Is passionate about taking the learning outside of the classroom
• Has excellent empowerment, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Is a team player who contribute to all aspects of life at our kura
• Is innovative, follows evidence based practices and is willing to try new ways of approaching education.

Position start: Term 2 – as soon as possible (negotiable).

This role is for an experienced teacher with proven excellent leadership skills who will work alongside another deputy principal. Includes two days teaching per week. Responsibilities and management units to be negotiated. Start date to be negotiated.

To Apply

To apply, download an Application Form. Send your completed Application Form, CV and an inspiring cover letter to principal@puketapu.school.nz

Closes: Noon, Thursday 10 April 2025

Our school is always on the lookout for teachers for day and short-term contract relief positions.

If you are interested in contract work, please email your details, including your preferred year groups and availability to office@puketapu.school.nz

StaffSync: our short-term relief days are listed on StaffSync. Please register at StaffSync.

From time to time we will be seeking Learning Assistants to support specific students or classes.

This could be for medical, behavioural, learning, or other kinds of support.

If you are interested, please email your CV and an inspiring cover letter to the school office.