This position is for:

Twizel Area School

Visit Twizel Area School's' website: https://www.twizel.school.nz/

Deputy Principal

Applications close: 1 year ago - 21/11/2022.

Our very cool school requires a deputy principal who will collaboratively share responsibility for student learning, engagement and well-being in the Y7–13 area. As the senior leader responsible for the secondary section of our area school, you can gain all the skills you'll need for future principalship. This position suits a person looking to gain the core skills for their career progression.

Join the journey towards a complete school rebuild alongside our caring and collaborative staff. We'll support you in taking on responsibilities and portfolios across the school and give you the freedom to bring initiatives to fruition within our developing distributed leadership structure.

Our school is working to enhance a strong culture that values the development of future leaders by nurturing their emerging passions. We enable our learners to be inspired, collaborate with others and achieve their personal goals. Our WAKA values of whānaukataka, awhinataka, kaitiakitaka and ārahi guide our learners and staff.

You'll be a people person with Kamar expertise and experience within the PB4L and restorative practice space.


Our school is in the heart of the Twizel township, with easy access to shops and cafes. Escape to the mountains and other outdoor activities with ease!

We have school housing available to smooth your move.

This position will commence in term 1, 2023.

For more information about our fantastic place, please visit our website, or scroll through our socials. We welcome visits from potential candidates.


The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position, are set by the Area School Teachers' Collective Agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $51,358 to $90,000, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and experience. An individual's actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.


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