Principal: Growth Leader for a Thriving Primary School

Ahutoetoe School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahutoetoe School in Auckland invites applications for an experienced educational leader to become Principal. You will guide a growing Year 0–6 school, engage staff, whānau and the wider community, and shape a positive culture.

You will champion rigorous teaching, sustain strong literacy and mathematics foundations, honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and ensure inclusive learning across satellite campuses while planning for future growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a school or large team with evidence-based teaching.
• Commitment to literacy and mathematics foundations.
• Strong communication with whānau and boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead school vision, strategy and improvement plan.
• Champion evidence-based teaching and literacy/mathematics progress.
• Strengthen Te Tiriti o Waitangi and cultural responsiveness.
• Build partnerships with whānau, mana whenua and community.
• Oversee operations, staffing and financial management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Te reo Māori & tikanga knowledge

Educational leadership

Education

Qualified Principal with NZ certification

Job description

Ahutoetoe School in Auckland invites applications for an experienced educational leader to become Principal. You will guide a growing Year 0–6 school, engage staff, whānau and the wider community, and shape a positive culture.

You will champion rigorous teaching, sustain strong literacy and mathematics foundations, honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and ensure inclusive learning across satellite campuses while planning for future growth.