Teaching Principal U1

Ongarue School; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ongarue School, a small rural school in the King Country, is seeking a teaching principal to inspire learning and lead a dedicated staff and whanau. The role focuses on student-centered learning, strong relationships and practical, hands-on education.

You will work with a committed board and community to sustain Enviroschool values and the school’s vision: We work, we learn, we do. This is a wonderful step for an experienced leader ready to contribute to a close-knit rural school.

Qualifications

• Lead with heart for student learning and wellbeing.
• Strong teaching practice and classroom leadership.

Responsibilities

• puts students and their learning at the heart of everything they do
• builds warm, trusting relationships with students, staff, whānau and the wider community
• brings strong teaching practice, sound organisation and a commitment to making a difference
• embraces the opportunities and unique character of rural education
• leads with integrity, care, enthusiasm and a sense of fun

Job description

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About the role

A small school with big opportunities

“Our students have drive, resilience, show a genuine love of learning and deserve a principal with the same qualities.” – Ongarue School senior student.

Nestled in the beautiful King Country, just 20 minutes north of Taumarunui, Ongarue School is a small, well-resourced Years 1 to 8 rural school with wonderful students, fantastic grounds and a supportive community.

Our school offers something special. Here, every student is known, relationships matter, and learning extends well beyond the classroom.

As one of our younger students proudly shared: “Ongarue School is very good and we hang out together.”

With a spacious campus, beautiful natural surroundings and strong community connections, Ongarue provides opportunities for creative, hands‑on learning. As an Enviroschool, we value kaitiakitanga, sustainability and making the most of our unique environment.

Our vision, “We work, we learn, we do,” reflects our practical and connected approach to education.

We are looking for a teaching principal who:

• puts students and their learning at the heart of everything they do
• builds warm, trusting relationships with students, staff, whānau and the wider community
• brings strong teaching practice, sound organisation and a commitment to making a difference
• embraces the opportunities and unique character of rural education.
• leads with integrity, care, enthusiasm and a sense of fun.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced leader or aspiring principal ready to take their next step, supported by a committed board and community.

Come and discover what makes Ongarue School special.

Role Principal

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi