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

Applications close: Thursday 15 October at 3pm

Emmanuel Christian School — Christchurch

Position Summary

• Position Title: Deputy Principal: Head of Primary (Years 1–6)
• Tenure: Permanent Full Time (4 Management Units)
• Commencement Date: 28 January 2027
• Directly Accountable To: Principal and Board of Trustees

About the Role

As a crucial member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Deputy Principal: Head of Primary provides the educational, pedagogical, and spiritual leadership necessary to ensure Emmanuel Christian School’s mission, vision, and learning outcomes are achieved across Years 1–6.

This key leadership vacancy comes during an exciting season of staged growth as our current roll of just over 300 students expands toward 425 by 2030 and an intended 550 by 2034.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Special Character Leadership: Model Christ-centred leadership, lead staff devotions, and integrate a Biblical Worldview across the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Instructional & Curriculum Leadership: Oversee Y1–6 curriculum, assessment, and reporting, promoting effective, biblically based, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Classroom Engagement & SENCO: Maintain an active presence across primary classrooms and, depending on the appointee’s strengths,  Y1–6 SENCO / Learning Support responsibilities. This would be negotiated with the successful applicant.
• Pastoral Care & Behaviour Management: Maintain an orderly, safe, and nurturing environment while managing student pastoral care and conduct across Years 1–6.
• Senior Leadership & Administration: Contribute to strategic planning, day-to-day management of primary staff, assemblies, budget oversight, and school events.

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. Successful applicants must sign and agree to the Proprietor’s Statement of Faith and Statement of Personal Commitment, complete a Police check through the Teaching Council, and satisfy identity verification prior to commencement.

Application Instructions

To apply, please download the vacancy files below and submit a complete application package containing the following items: All applications must include these components.

1. Complete the Compulsory Personal Information Form, including the signed Statement of Faith and Statement of Personal Commitment.
2. Submit a full Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) highlighting your educational background, teaching experience, and leadership achievements.
3. Include a written statement, based on the documents provided, indicating how you consider you meet the requirements of the role. Please ensure this includes some information regarding your personal faith journey.
4. Include a 1-3 minute video introducing yourself to the panel and why you would like to be considered for this role

Send your completed application package via email to the school vacancy@emmanuelchristian.school.nz

• Contact: Alistair McKinnon (Principal)
• Phone: (03) 359 3595
• Email: principal@emmanuelchristian.school.nz
• Address: 322a Sawyers Arms Road, Bishopdale, Christchurch 8053

Supporting Documents

1) Introduction to this role at Emmanuel Christian School:  emmanuel-head-of-primary-vacancy-introduction.pdf

2) Head of Primary Job Description: ECS DP Head of Primary JD 2026.pdf

3) Personal Information Form: ECS Compulsory-Personal-Information-form-Teaching-Position (1).pdf

 

 

Relief Teachers:

If you are a NZ Registered teacher and would be interested in joining our team of casual relief teachers please complete the application form and return to vacancy@emmanuelchristian.school.nz

 

1. ECS Reliever Application Form 2025 (1).doc