Deputy Principal: Head of Primary (Years 1 to 6)

Company: Emmanuel Christian School
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Location: Canterbury
Job Description:

Deputy Principal: Head of Primary (Years 1 to 6)

Full time, Permanent

Area / composite (Years 1–15), Deputy principalEnglish, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts4 MU

Emmanuel Christian School (Year 1 to 10) is a thriving, Bible-based learning community in Christchurch experiencing an exciting season of staged roll growth. We are seeking a passionate, visionary leader for the position of Deputy Principal: Head of Primary (Years 1 to 6).

Working as a key member of the senior leadership team, you will provide educational, pedagogical, and pastoral leadership across the primary school, seamlessly integrating a Biblical Worldview with the New Zealand Curriculum.

We are seeking a leader who:

  • demonstrates an unqualified commitment to our evangelical Christian special character, an active personal faith, and regular church involvement
  • brings proven instructional leadership, curriculum oversight, and strong relational skills
  • Fosters an orderly, safe, and nurturing environment for students and staff.

Special character condition

This is a tagged position under Section 47 of Schedule 6 of the Education and Training Act 2020. A willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of appointment.

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Posted: September 21st, 2026