Tumuaki | Principal

Timaru South School; Timaru; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Timaru South School in Timaru invites applications for a principal who leads with compassion and drive. You will guide teaching teams, foster trauma-responsive practices, and strengthen partnerships with whānau and the wider community.

We seek an experienced leader who can establish clear school-wide systems, support staff development, and champion wellbeing while delivering sustained student growth.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of trauma-responsive and restorative practices.
• Skilled in developing staff growth and pedagogical practices.
• Nurtures strong relationships with students and the wider community.
• Establishes and maintains effective, schoolwide systems and practices.
• Engages in ongoing personal development.
• Collaborates effectively with the community to pursue shared goals.
• Is a collaborative planner, problem-solver, and effective communicator.
• Prioritizes workload sustainability and the wellbeing of our community, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead Timaru South School as principal and instructional leader.
• Support teachers' professional growth and pedagogical development.
• Foster a positive learning environment and staff wellbeing.

Skills

Trauma-responsive practices

Restorative practices

Staff growth & development

Pedagogical practices

Relationship building

School systems

Professional development

Community collaboration

Job description

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Timaru South School – Timaru, South Island

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

We are seeking an energetic, experienced, and caring leader with a passion for education to join the team at Timaru South School as our next principal.

We are looking for a principal who:

• Has sound knowledge of trauma-responsive and restorative practices.
• Is skilled in developing staff growth and pedagogical practices.
• Nurtures strong relationships with students and the wider community.
• Establishes and maintains effective, schoolwide systems and practices.
• Engages in ongoing personal development.
• Collaborates effectively with the community to pursue shared goals.
• Is a collaborative planner, problem-solver, and effective communicator.
• Prioritizes workload sustainability and the wellbeing of our community, staff, and students.

If you are a compassionate leader dedicated to fostering a positive and effective learning environment, we invite you to apply and help us continue to "Strive to Succeed."