Visionary Rural School Principal

Southbridge School; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge School in Canterbury invites an approachable, enthusiastic principal to lead Years 1–8 in a vibrant rural learning community. You will live our values, inspire students, staff and whānau, and steward a warm, collaborative culture.

Our ideal leader empowers staff, embraces Play-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning, PB4L, and outdoor education, while responsibly overseeing administration, finance and assets in a community that honours tradition and innovation.

Qualifications

• Visionary, collaborative leader with a clear strategic vision (the 'why' and the 'how') to empower staff and foster constructive conversations.
• Visible and engaged in classrooms daily, celebrating wins and supporting lunchtime activities.
• Cares deeply about wellbeing and listens to staff, students and whānau.
• Connects with culture to nurture warm community relationships and respect the local cultural framework.
• Operational mindedness with sound school administration, finance, and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Years 1–8 in a vibrant rural learning community.
• Inspire staff, students and whānau to pursue excellence and well-being.
• Embed Play-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning and PB4L in everyday practice.
• Oversee school administration, finance and asset management to keep the school thriving.

Job description

Southbridge School in Canterbury invites an approachable, enthusiastic principal to lead Years 1–8 in a vibrant rural learning community. You will live our values, inspire students, staff and whānau, and steward a warm, collaborative culture.

Our ideal leader empowers staff, embraces Play-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning, PB4L, and outdoor education, while responsibly overseeing administration, finance and assets in a community that honours tradition and innovation.