Principal

OneSchool Global - New Zealand; Waikato; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Performance bonus

Relocation assistance

Exceptional work-life balance

Leadership development pathways

Job summary

OneSchool Global - New Zealand Hamilton Campus seeks an inspiring educational leader to guide Year 3-13 students within a modern, technology-enabled learning environment. You will champion student achievement and wellbeing, develop staff, oversee campus operations, and foster a positive culture aligned with OneSchool Global values.

The role centers on delivering the New Zealand Curriculum through our self-directed learning model, building strong relationships with students, families, and the

Qualifications

• Has recent leadership experience as principal, deputy principal, or assistant principal in a NZ school.
• Demonstrates proven ability to improve student outcomes and lead high-performing teams.
• Engaging communicator who builds trust and strong relationships.
• Growth mindset, strong values, and a passion for innovative education.
• Vision and capability to lead an established, high-performing campus.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the New Zealand Curriculum through OneSchool Global's self-directed learning model.
• Provide visible and authentic leadership to champion student achievement and wellbeing.
• Develop and support staff, oversee campus operations and community relationships.
• Foster a positive culture aligned with OneSchool Global's values.
• Drive continuous improvement and build strong relations with students and families.

Skills

Leadership experience

Improve outcomes

Effective communicator

Growth mindset

Strategic vision

Job description

Secondary (Years 7-15) / wharekura, Principal
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Whether you're an experienced deputy principal, assistant principal, or principal seeking a new challenge, this is an opportunity to lead one of our most established and successful campuses and make a meaningful impact.

What does leadership look like at OneSchool? Find out more here.

We are seeking an inspiring educational leader with a background in either primary or secondary education to lead our thriving Year 3-13 Hamilton Campus. This is a significant leadership opportunity within OneSchool Global, focused on driving exceptional student outcomes, supporting and developing staff, and continuing to strengthen an already high-performing school community.

As Campus principal, you will provide visible and authentic leadership, champion student achievement and wellbeing, develop and support staff, oversee campus operations, and foster a positive culture aligned with OneSchool Global's values. You will lead the delivery of the New Zealand Curriculum through our innovative self-directed learning model while building strong relationships with students, families, and the wider community.

We're looking for someone who:

• has recent leadership experience as a principal, deputy principal, or assistant principal in a New Zealand school
• demonstrates a proven ability to improve student outcomes and lead high-performing teams
• is an engaging communicator who builds trust and strong relationships.
• brings a growth mindset, strong values, and a passion for innovative education
• has the vision and capability to lead an established, successful campus while driving continuous improvement.
• Competitive remuneration package including company vehicle and performance bonus.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Exceptional work-life balance with no after-school or weekend commitments.
• Small school environment with modern, technology-enabled learning spaces.
• Ongoing leadership development, mentoring, and genuine career pathways beyond principalship.
• The opportunity to lead a well-established, high-performing campus supported by a collaborative national leadership team and a global education network.

Early applications are encouraged.