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Deputy Principal (Special Character Position)

St Teresa’s School – Featherston
Full-time, Permanent
Year 7/8 Classroom Teacher

St Teresa’s is a Catholic school with a big heart, educating learners from Years 1–8 in the Wairarapa. Guided by our vision of developing confident, compassionate lifelong learners who embrace Catholic faith, and shaped by our values of Faith, Justice, Love and Humility, we are a community where tamariki are known, valued, and supported to thrive.

We are looking for a faith-filled, experienced teacher to join our dedicated team as Deputy Principal and Year 7/8 classroom teacher. The position starts Term 2, 2026.

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real impact on learning and leadership in a vibrant Catholic school and community.

Our Deputy Principal will:

• be a reflective leader who is dedicated to providing a well rounded curriculum for our Year 7/8 students.

• have high expectations for all staff and students.

• lead with energy, warmth and integrity.

• lead, alongside others, curriculum development, assessment practices and data informed teaching.

• foster positive relationships with staff, students, parents, parish and the school board.

• have proven school leadership experience.

• have excellent communication and relational skills.

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference to great students in a positive Catholic community we would like to hear from you.

A willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of appointment.

Closing: 1pm on SUNDAY 22nd February 2026

For more information and an application pack, email  Zoë Griffin, Office Manager at office@teresas.school.nz