Principal: Innovative, Community-Centered School Leader

Mission Heights Junior College; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Heights Junior College is seeking an experienced Principal to lead a vibrant, multicultural school with about 934 students and 85 staff in East Auckland. The role centers on strategic and educational leadership within a unique four-school-within-a-school model, emphasising personalised learning and strong community partnerships.

The successful candidate will have senior leadership experience, a deep understanding of curriculum innovation, and a commitment to equity and student wellbeing,

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of curriculum innovation.
• Genuine commitment to equity and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and educational leadership that builds on innovative practice.
• Champion personalised, student-centred learning across the four-school structure.
• Strengthen partnerships with diverse community, whānau and iwi.
• Lead a large staff with integrity, clarity and manaakitanga.

Skills

Senior leadership

Curriculum innovation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Mission Heights Junior College is seeking an experienced Principal to lead a vibrant, multicultural school with about 934 students and 85 staff in East Auckland. The role centers on strategic and educational leadership within a unique four-school-within-a-school model, emphasising personalised learning and strong community partnerships.

The successful candidate will have senior leadership experience, a deep understanding of curriculum innovation, and a commitment to equity and student wellbeing,