Principal / Rector

Lindisfarne College; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindisfarne College, a prestigious boys’ secondary school in Hawke’s Bay, seeks an inspiring Principal/Rector to lead educational excellence. This role requires a visionary leader to provide strategic oversight and foster the College’s strong community values. The successful candidate will work closely with the College Council to ensure a thriving environment for student achievement and development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive community culture

Qualifications

• Values-driven, visionary leader with a commitment to fostering excellence.
• At least several years of experience at Principal or Deputy Principal level.
• Strong background in secondary education and boys' schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership aligning with the school's Presbyterian character.
• Deliver a compelling education experience through innovative curriculum and co-curricular activities.
• Build relationships with the College’s stakeholders and community.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Relationship building

Visionary leadership

Education

Principal or Deputy Principal qualification

Job description

https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HAnmU-principalrector/

Lindisfarne College Hawke's Bay

• Leading State-Integrated Boys’ Secondary School

Lindisfarne College is a state-integrated Presbyterian boys’ school for students in Y7 to 13, offering both day and boarding options in the heart of Hawke’s Bay. Established in 1953, the College is built on strong Christian values, a proud Scottish heritage and a supportive community culture, where boys are known, valued and challenged to be their best.

This is a unique opportunity for an outstanding leader to build on and ensure the College continues to thrive as a compelling education and development environment for boys in New Zealand.

The Rector will work closely with the College Council and Proprietors’ Trust Board to provide exceptional strategic and operational leadership, delivering a pre-eminent and aspirational education experience.

The focus will be on providing strategic and visible leadership to guide the College in alignment with its Presbyterian character and Four Cornerstones framework – Academic, Cultural, Sporting and Christian.

A modern educational approach will be crucial in building on the College’s academic achievements and in continuing to develop ‘best practice’ curriculum and co-curricular activities.

Skills & experience

The successful candidate will be a values-driven, visionary leader who embodies the College’s special character, and is committed to fostering excellence across all areas of school life.

A track record of achievement at Principal or Deputy Principal level in a secondary school setting is ideally sought, together with boys’ school experience.

Other skills and attributes include:

• Strengths in fostering strong relationships with the College’s stakeholder community and a visible public presence that combines strength, confidence, empowerment and humility in leadership style.
• A strategic thinker with the capability to lead vision, innovation and continuous improvement, while maintaining operational excellence.
• A deep knowledge of teaching and learning, curriculum leadership and pedagogical best practice.
• An understanding of the importance of boarding and the house system.

How to apply

Physical address:
600 Pakowhai Road, Stortford Lodge, Hastings

Postal Address:
PO Box 2341, Stortford Lodge, Hastings, 4153

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https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HAnmU-principalrector/

Lindisfarne College Hawke's Bay

Principal / Rector

Full time, Permanent

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

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Listed 10:49 am 06 June 2025 Closes 9am 14 July 2025 Vacancy reference #: 1HAnmU

• Leading State-Integrated Boys’ Secondary School

Lindisfarne College is a state-integrated Presbyterian boys’ school for students in Y7 to 13, offering both day and boarding options in the heart of Hawke’s Bay. Established in 1953, the College is built on strong Christian values, a proud Scottish heritage and a supportive community culture, where boys are known, valued and challenged to be their best.

This is a unique opportunity for an outstanding leader to build on and ensure the College continues to thrive as a compelling education and development environment for boys in New Zealand.

The Rector will work closely with the College Council and Proprietors’ Trust Board to provide exceptional strategic and operational leadership, delivering a pre-eminent and aspirational education experience.

The focus will be on providing strategic and visible leadership to guide the College in alignment with its Presbyterian character and Four Cornerstones framework – Academic, Cultural, Sporting and Christian.

A modern educational approach will be crucial in building on the College’s academic achievements and in continuing to develop ‘best practice’ curriculum and co-curricular activities.

Skills & experience

The successful candidate will be a values-driven, visionary leader who embodies the College’s special character, and is committed to fostering excellence across all areas of school life.

A track record of achievement at Principal or Deputy Principal level in a secondary school setting is ideally sought, together with boys’ school experience.

Other skills and attributes include:

• Strengths in fostering strong relationships with the College’s stakeholder community and a visible public presence that combines strength, confidence, empowerment and humility in leadership style.
• A strategic thinker with the capability to lead vision, innovation and continuous improvement, while maintaining operational excellence.
• A deep knowledge of teaching and learning, curriculum leadership and pedagogical best practice.
• An understanding of the importance of boarding and the house system.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Rebecca Jamieson
[e-mail]
[phone]

To view a Candidate Briefing Document please see here
Lindisfarne College v2

Vacancy link:
www.sheffield.co.nz/Job-Search?Id=528

Vacancy reference #: 1HAnmU

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Lindisfarne College NZ

School details

Lindisfarne College

Type: Secondary (Year 7-15)
Authority: State : Integrated
Gender: Male
Decile: 0
Roll: 561
Website: http://www.lindisfarne.school.nz

School number: 230
ERO school report
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Physical address:
600 Pakowhai Road, Stortford Lodge, Hastings

Postal Address:
PO Box 2341, Stortford Lodge, Hastings, 4153

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