Teaching Principal: Inspire Learning in a Rural School

Ongarue School; Ongarue; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ongarue School, a small rural Years 1 to 8 school in King Country, seeks a teaching principal who puts students and learning at the heart of every decision, builds warm relationships, and shares a commitment to making a difference.

Join a supportive community that values Enviroschool principles, sustainability, and hands-on learning. Start date Term 1 2027 and lead with integrity, care, enthusiasm, and a touch of fun to inspire staff, whānau, and learners.

Qualifications

• Puts students and learning at the heart of decision-making.
• Builds warm, trusting relationships with students, staff, whānau and community.
• Demonstrates strong teaching practice, sound organisation and commitment to improving outcomes.
• Embraces rural education opportunities and Enviroschool values.

Responsibilities

• Lead as teaching principal focused on student learning.
• Foster relationships with students, staff, whānau and community.
• Support strong teaching practice and organisational efficiency.
• Lead with integrity, care, enthusiasm and a sense of fun.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Teaching

Organisation

Integrity

Education

Educational leadership experience

Job description

Ongarue School, a small rural Years 1 to 8 school in King Country, seeks a teaching principal who puts students and learning at the heart of every decision, builds warm relationships, and shares a commitment to making a difference.

Join a supportive community that values Enviroschool principles, sustainability, and hands-on learning. Start date Term 1 2027 and lead with integrity, care, enthusiasm, and a touch of fun to inspire staff, whānau, and learners.