Principal

OneSchool Global - New Zealand; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Principal to provide hands-on leadership and drive student achievement. The role involves managing the school environment, ensuring compliance with the New Zealand curriculum, and fostering a positive school culture. Ideal candidates will have recent experience as a school leader and a passion for innovative education. A competitive remuneration package is offered including employee benefits and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Company vehicle with personal use

Performance bonus

Employee benefits

Relocation assistance

Potential sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Experience leading a school environment with strong academic outcomes.
• Ability to foster a positive and inclusive school culture.
• Commitment to student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management of the campus.
• Lead and deliver the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Oversee campus operations and manage budgets.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Educational innovation

Curriculum delivery

Relationship building

Education

Experience as a principal, deputy principal, or assistant principal

Understanding of New Zealand curriculum

Job description

OneSchool Global - New Zealand Canterbury

Full time, Permanent

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Principal

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, The arts

An outstanding leadership opportunity is available at OneSchool Global Timaru for an experienced school principal ready to lead with purpose, drive strong academic outcomes, and build a thriving school culture within a globally connected organisation.

About the role

As campus principal, you will provide visible, hands‑on leadership and be accountable for the day‑to‑day management and professional direction of the campus. You will lead the delivery of the New Zealand Curriculum through OneSchool Global’s self‑directed learning model, ensure high standards of pastoral care, and foster a positive, inclusive school culture aligned with the organisation’s ethos, values, and guiding principles.

• Build strong relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider community
• Provide professional and instructional leadership across Y3‑13
• Oversee campus operations, setting and managing budgets
• Ensure compliance with school policies and NZ curriculum requirements
• Create an environment where both students and staff can thrive
• A strong focus on student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing will underpin all aspects of your leadership

About you

You are a confident, values‑driven educational leader who thrives in a small‑school environment while leveraging the strength of a large global network. You bring recent experience as a principal, deputy principal, or assistant principal within a New Zealand school. You have a proven ability to lift academic outcomes, support student wellbeing, and cultivate a positive school culture. You are passionate about innovative education and committed to continuous improvement, with a growth mindset and openness to feedback.

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package including:

• A company vehicle with full personal use
• Performance bonus
• Employee benefits
• Relocation assistance (where required)
• Potential sign‑on bonus

How to apply

Please submit your application via our employment page.