Deputy Principal - Future School
About The Position
Future School is seeking a Deputy Principal to partner with the Principal in leading the school day-to-day and deputizing fully in the Principal's absence. This is a generalist, whole-school leadership role suitable for an experienced educational leader who is energized by building something new in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment. Future School, established in 2025 and located in Takapuna, Auckland, teaches Years 1-13 and is part of the Crimson Academies network. The school's mission is to ignite lifelong wonder and grow learners with agency and compassion through relationships and belonging. They offer face-to-face, hybrid, and online schooling models, with a personalized approach focused on student strengths and ambitions. Key differentiators include small class sizes (average 12 students), personalized learning, project-based learning with industry mentors, multiple curriculum pathways, and a focus on future-ready skills like AI, coding, and design thinking.
Requirements
- Current New Zealand teacher registration (or eligibility for registration) and a valid Practising Certificate
- Proven senior leadership experience in a school setting (e.g. Deputy/Assistant Principal, Team Leader, Head of Department, or equivalent)
- A track record of leading and developing teaching staff
- Strong understanding of NZ curriculum, assessment and student wellbeing practice
- Excellent relational skills — with students, staff, whanau and the board
- Comfort with ambiguity and a genuine appetite for building new systems, not just maintaining existing ones
- Satisfactory referee checks
Nice To Haves
- Experience across more than one curriculum pathway
- Experience with project-based or personalised learning models
- Experience leading schoolwide change, implementation of projects
Responsibilities
- Deputise for the Principal, including representing the school externally when required
- Lead, coach and performance-manage teaching staff alongside the Principal
- Champion curriculum quality and consistency across our Years 1–13 pathways
- Lead student wellbeing, behaviour and restorative practice systems
- Oversee day-to-day operational decisions and staffing logistics
- Model and uphold Future School’s culture, mission and values
Benefits
- Access to a global network of specialist teachers and mentors
- Opportunities for professional development through the Crimson Academies network
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
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