Principal - Tumuaki

Glenbrae Primary School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenbrae School in Auckland is seeking an exceptional educational leader to become Principal for years 1–8. The successful applicant will inspire excellence, champion equity, and build strong community relationships.

Position starts at the beginning of the 2027 school year on 27 January. The school values diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of leadership and educational success.
• Champion equity and excellence for all learners.
• Lead culturally responsive and inclusive educational practices.
• Value the rich diversity of the school community.
• Build strong partnerships with staff, parents, whānau and community organisations.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in teaching and learning.
• Lead, mentor and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school’s direction and strategic planning.
• Foster equity, wellbeing and inclusive education.
• Strengthen relationships with staff, families and iwi/community partners.
• Oversee teaching and learning to drive improvement.
• Mentor senior leaders and develop high-performing teams.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Educational excellence

Equity and inclusion advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Team mentoring

School community partnerships

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

Glenbrae School is a vibrant and culturally diverse full primary school located in Glen Innes, Auckland. The school is proud of its vision to empower learners to \"Grow, Believe and Succeed\" and is deeply committed to providing an inclusive environment where every learner's unique strengths are valued and celebrated.

The board is seeking an exceptional educational leader who can inspire excellence and build on the school's strong community relationships.

The successful applicant will:

• demonstrate a proven track record of leadership and educational success


• champion equity and excellence for all learners


• lead culturally responsive and inclusive educational practices


• value the rich diversity of the school community


• build strong partnerships with staff, parents, whānau and community organisations


• drive continuous improvement and innovation in teaching and learning


• lead, mentor and develop high-performing teams.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a school where diversity is celebrated, strong relationships matter, and every learner is supported to achieve success.

Position starts at the beginning of the 2027 school year on 27 January.