Principal

Te Paina School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Paina School, a small rural primary/intermediate in Mercer, is seeking an educational leader with a clear vision. The role involves leading teaching staff, shaping curriculum (including Te reo Māori and The arts), and strengthening community links.

A degree of teaching load is expected; start Term 1, 2027, with a strong commitment to improving academic results and preserving the school's special culture.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a school setting and ability to inspire others.
• Strong curriculum knowledge across years 1–8, including te reo Māori and The arts.
• Commitment to building relationships and improving student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support teaching staff to raise academic achievement.
• Promote and preserve the school's distinctive culture and values.
• Develop and implement curriculum across primary and intermediate levels.
• Engage with the school community and board to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Positive communication

Relationship skills

Managerial experience

Curriculum knowledge

Job description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Principal
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Te Paina school is a small (60 pupil) rural school in Mercer. With a predominantly Māori roll the school board seeks an educational leader with clear vision who will lead and inspire our school community.

Applicants will have:

• positive communication
• relationship skills
• managerial experience
• sound curriculum knowledge

They will be committed to:

• improving on the academic results currently achieved in the school
• accept and recognise the responsibility to maintain and preserve the school's special culture
• demonstrate commitment to the school's values
• show leadership to the dedicated teaching team and commitment to continuous improvement
• There is a degree of teaching load responsibility expected of the successful appointee.

The position commences in Term 1, 2027.