Assistant Principal

Blue Mountain College; Tapanui; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Mountain College in Tapanui seeks an exceptional leader to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Principal commencing Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will be passionate about rural education, lead with integrity, and work collaboratively with our dedicated staff.

They will model evidence-based teaching, build strong relationships with students, whānau and the wider community. Experience in governance and school improvement cycles is valued; the role involves supporting

Qualifications

• Passion for rural education and improving student outcomes.
• Ability to lead with integrity and model professional behavior.
• Collaborative approach to working within a leadership team.
• Strong communication skills with students, staff and whānau.

Skills

Rural education

Integrity

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

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Blue Mountain College – Tapanui, South Island

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Assistant principal

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader to join our leadership team as Assistant Principal commencing Term 1, 2027.

The successful applicant will:

• be passionate about rural education
• lead with integrity and live our values
• be collaborative and enjoy working as part of a highly motivated team
• be evidence based in their teaching and learning
• show commitment to our students and wider community
• have strong communication skills.

Blue Mountain College focuses on building strong relationships with students and partnerships with whānau and the wider community.

Blue Mountain CollegeNZ

Vacancy reference #:1HAtSL

Physical address:
State Highway 90, Tapanui

Postal Address:
State Highway 90, Tapanui, 9522