Teaching Principal: Community-Focused Primary Leader

Mataura School; Mataura; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mataura School in Mataura, New Zealand, is seeking a permanent principal/tumuaki. The role combines school leadership (0.7 FTTE) with classroom teaching (0.3 FTTE) in a small-town setting.

A Principal Recruitment Allowance may be available for eligible applicants. The successful candidate will lead with integrity, build strong relationships with students, staff, whānau, and the wider community, and honour the school’s history and local setting.

Qualifications

• Confident, experienced school leader and primary school teacher.
• Ability to build and strengthen relationships with students, staff, whānau and the wider school community.
• Able to honour the history, values and surrounding environment of a small-town school.
• Skilled communicator who is personable, professional, and leads with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school as principal, fostering a positive culture and wellbeing for students and staff.
• Steady the school community and contribute to a positive new chapter for Mataura School.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Communication

Relationship building

Job description

Mataura School in Mataura, New Zealand, is seeking a permanent principal/tumuaki. The role combines school leadership (0.7 FTTE) with classroom teaching (0.3 FTTE) in a small-town setting.

A Principal Recruitment Allowance may be available for eligible applicants. The successful candidate will lead with integrity, build strong relationships with students, staff, whānau, and the wider community, and honour the school’s history and local setting.