Principal/Tumuaki

St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi); Canterbury; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi) in Canterbury, New Zealand, seeks an enthusiastic principal/tumuaki to provide strategic leadership and guide the school on its current journey. The successful candidate will contribute fresh ideas while upholding our Catholic faith, culture and inclusive environment.

The role requires proven leadership, strong pedagogical knowledge, and commitment to Tō Tātou Whakapono — Our Faith.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a Catholic education setting.
• Strong strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Expertise in curriculum development and culturally responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the school’s current journey.
• Lead and collaborate with staff to implement the school’s curriculum and charism.
• Foster partnership with families and parish to support student achievement.
• Actively participate in school life, including extra-curricular and community activities.

Skills

Catholic leadership

Strategic thinking

Curriculum leadership

Community engagement

Education

Master's in Educational Leadership

Job description

St Patrick's School offers a Catholic primary education for boys and girls from Year 0 to 8.

We provide a quality Catholic education and positive environment that, in partnership with family and parish, nurtures the faith and unique gifts of every child. Our programmes foster success and equip students with the skills for future achievement. Guided by our Catholic faith, charism and cultural narrative, we promote our values of appreciation, kindness and empowerment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated principal/tumuaki who can provide strategic leadership, confidently guiding the school on its current journey while bringing fresh ideas and perspectives. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate proven leadership skills, possess a strong pedagogical knowledge and strong commitment to our curriculum Tō Tātou Whakapono — Our Faith.

We are seeking a leader who:

• Demonstrates strong, passionate, Catholic faith leadership and a deep commitment to Catholic educational values and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
• Would be actively involved in and promote the school's wider life, including Catholic special character, sporting, cultural and community activities.
• Has exceptional leadership skills, leads collaboratively, has the proven ability to think strategically and inspire students, staff and the community.
• Has proven expertise in curriculum leadership, relational teaching and learning and implementation of culturally responsive practices.
• Demonstrates success in achieving excellent educational outcomes for students within a faith-filled, inclusive, positive and purposeful learning environment.
• Shows a strong desire to foster and develop positive partnerships with various stakeholders.

This is a special character position, where a willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the Catholic special character is a condition of employment.

Position commences Term 2, 2027