Westland High School principal Trevor Jones is to be replaced six months after teaching staff took a vote of no confidence in him.

Ministry of Education limited statutory manager Liz Clark says Jones has not been stood down, but is on leave.

In a short statement released recently, Liz Clark says employment matters are private.

She says the school has two deputy principals, Linda Hutt and Chris Manuel, but a relieving principal will be appointed to lead the school.

Trevor Jones did not return phone calls to the Hokitika Guardian.