Deputy Principal

The application pack below includes appointment information as well as information about Sunnynook Primary School.

We are searching for a leader who has the following skills and attributes:

Proven leadership experience
Excellent pedagogical and curriculum knowledge
Ability to build strong relationships with learners, staff, whānau and external agencies
Effective and respectful communicator
Places ākonga at the heart of all decision making processes
The ability to think, plan strategically and engage others in a meaningful way
The ability to work collaboratively alongside the leadership team, staff and Board of Trustees
The ability to analyse and reflect on data to improve teaching and learning
SENCO experience, as this will be a significant part of your role
Understand and recognise the unique status of tangata whenua in NZ and is committed to further developing culturally sustaining practices at school.
Commitment to our school’s vision, values and strategic direction
Actively involved in school life.

Please include a covering letter and a current Curriculum Vitae along with the application form. In the covering letter or curriculum vitae

I would appreciate you highlighting other strengths and interests.

Your documents and the attached application form can be sent electronically as a pdf document to [email protected]

The timeline for the appointment is:

9 November Advertisement in Gazette

26 November Applications close (12 p.m.)

27 – 30 November Shortlisting completed and applicants advised

27 – 30 November Referee checks

30 Nov – 2 December Shortlisted candidates are welcome to arrange a school visit

3 / 4 December Interviews

Position commences 28 January 2021 with 4 management units.

Relieving Teachers

If you are interested in relieving at Sunnynook Primary School and are a NZ Registered Teacher, please email your

CV, containing relevant experience to: The Deputy Principal, Yolanda East at [email protected]