Tumuaki / Principal

Roncalli College; Timaru; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Roncalli College in Timaru seeks an enthusiastic and motivated principal to provide strategic, faith-filled leadership and build on the College's strong foundations.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven leadership in secondary education, robust pedagogical knowledge, and the ability to engage staff, students and the wider community to guide the college into the future. Address: Wellington Street, Timaru.

Qualifications

• Visible commitment to Catholic educational values and leadership in a faith-based school.
• Proven ability to lead curriculum development and teaching practice.
• Strong engagement with staff, students, families and the wider community.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and faith-filled leadership for the college.
• Lead curriculum, teaching quality and student learning outcomes.
• Foster partnerships with families, parish and community groups.

Skills

Catholic leadership

Strategic thinking

Curriculum leadership

Job description

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Secondary (Years 7-15) / wharekura, Principal

Roncalli College offers a quality Catholic secondary education for students from Year 9 to Year 13. We provide a positive environment that, in partnership with family and parish, nurtures the faith and unique gifts of every student.

Guided by our cultural narrative, values, Catholic faith and charism, we promote integrity, cultural awareness, and compassion.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated principal who can provide strategic and faith-filled leadership, building on the College's strong foundations while bringing fresh ideas, innovation and commitment to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate proven leadership skills in secondary education, possess a strong pedagogical knowledge and have the ability and drive to lead the college successfully into the future.

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 college's wider life, including Catholic special character, sporting, cultural and community activities.
• Has exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to think strategically and inspire students, staff and the community. Equally, they will excel at effective management; putting in place structures, processes and the support necessary for students and staff to perform at their best
• 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.

A willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of appointment.

Physical address:
Wellington Street, Timaru