Inspiring Primary Principal - Culturally Responsive Leadership

Ōtorohanga School; Ōtorohanga; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ōtorohanga School in Ōtorohanga, Waikato, is seeking a principal to lead our Year 1-8 community with warmth, integrity and a focus on student-centred, culturally responsive practice.

The successful applicant will be an approachable NZ-registered teacher with leadership experience, capable of raising achievement through curriculum leadership and building strong partnerships with whānau and mana whenua.

If this sounds like you, we invite your application.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a school setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills with students, staff and community.
• Understanding of restorative behaviour management systems.
• Commitment to student-centred, culturally responsive practice.
• Ability to collaborate with whānau and mana whenua to achieve educational quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic instructional leadership to raise student achievement.
• Lead the school’s curriculum development and school-wide initiatives.
• Foster a warm, inclusive, and collaborative school culture.
• Communicate clearly and build a cohesive staff team through expectations and follow-through.
• Build strong relationships with the local community and iwi whakataukī.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum leadership

Restorative practices

Te ao Māori commitment

Education

NZ Registered Teacher

Leadership experience

Job description

Ōtorohanga School in Ōtorohanga, Waikato, is seeking a principal to lead our Year 1-8 community with warmth, integrity and a focus on student-centred, culturally responsive practice.

The successful applicant will be an approachable NZ-registered teacher with leadership experience, capable of raising achievement through curriculum leadership and building strong partnerships with whānau and mana whenua.

If this sounds like you, we invite your application.