Teaching Principal, Full Primary

Waituna West School; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Waituna West School in the northern Manawatū hills is seeking a confident tumuaki to lead the school and collaborate with staff, whānau and the board to shape an exciting future.

This teaching-principal role includes a 0.4 classroom component with Year 6–8 learners; you will champion high-quality teaching, a strong curriculum, and a warm, relational leadership approach.

Qualifications

• Seeking a confident, relational tumuaki to lead the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead as educational leader with strong curriculum knowledge and a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
• Teaching principal role with a 0.4 classroom component, currently with Year 6–8 learners.

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

Nestled in the picturesque northern Manawatū hills, Waituna West School is a well-resourced, full primary school at the heart of a vibrant and connected rural community. Just 20 minutes inland from Feilding and under an hour from Palmerston North, our location offers the best of both worlds – country living with easy access to urban amenities.

Our learners thrive in a nurturing environment shaped by our ACRES values and supported by an experienced, capable and committed team.

The board is seeking a confident, relational and forward-thinking tumuaki to lead our school. We’re looking for someone who will embrace our rural character, values and traditions while working in partnership with our staff, whānau and board to build on what is strong and shape an exciting future.

You’ll be a highly relational, visible and approachable leader who is genuine, collaborative and skilled at building and sustaining strong, trusting relationships. You’ll bring warmth, energy and the ability to communicate clearly, think strategically and navigate change thoughtfully.

As an educational leader, you’ll bring strong curriculum knowledge and a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. You’ll advocate for our learners and value the different ways our students thrive. We’re particularly interested in hearing about the curriculum strengths and passions you would bring to complement and further enrich our existing programmes.

This is a teaching principal position with a 0.4 classroom component, currently working with our Year 6–8 learners.

You’ll be supported by dedicated staff, a committed board and a highly engaged community and school committee.

This is a great opportunity for a passionate educator to lead a progressive, community-minded school in a stunning rural setting. A schoolhouse is available if required. We encourage school visits and invite you to explore our website to learn more about who we are.