Tumuaki - Re-advertised position

Whanganui City College; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Whanganui City College seeks a Principal to lead with courage and empathy, prioritizing whānau engagement and innovative curriculum. This full-time, permanent role is an opportunity for an experienced leader to shape the futures of students and the community, emphasizing cultural understanding and academic success.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in an educational setting.
• Proven relational skills with students and community.
• Ability to implement an innovative curriculum that engages students.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school with courage and empathy.
• Engage actively with whānau and mana whenua.
• Promote student success and academic achievement through innovative practices.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Community Engagement

Understanding of tikanga Māori

Innovative Teaching

Education

Teaching Qualification

Masters in Education (preferred)

Job description

Whanganui City College Manawatu/Whanganui

Full time, Permanent

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Principal

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Manawanui Students realise their potential

Manawaroa Students go beyond expectations

Manawaora Students prepare for a healthy future.

Whanganui City College was established in 1911. It is rich in history and is firmly focused on developing capable citizens of the future.

Whanganui City is a UNESCO City of Design — a beautiful historic river city with a thriving culture and arts scene and heritage architecture.

We are looking for a tumuaki who can build on the exceptional 20 years leadership of our retiring tumuaki and lead the school in partnership with whānau and mana whenua so our students have a successful and positive future.

The tumuaki our community wants:

• Will lead with courage, empathy and love.
• Sees whānau engagement and a relationship with mana whenua as a priority.
• Believes in an innovative curriculum which engages students through real life experiences, and which promotes and supports academic progress and achievement.
• Is a relational leader who will connect and authentically engage with students as individuals and help them reach and exceed their goals.
• Has a strong understanding of tikanga Māori/Te Ao Māori and embraces Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Communicates widely and effectively.
• Sets boundaries and holds high expectations and role models the school values.
• Is open-minded, responsive and innovative.
• Will engage confidently with the Whanganui community.

Whanganui City College has strong professional relationships with local schools through the Takitini Kāhui Ako. This is an opportunity for an experienced leader to continue to make a difference for the staff, students and whānau of Whanganui City College.

How to apply

Please contact the school's bursar for an application pack

Physical address:
84 Ingestre Street, Whanganui

Postal Address:
PO Box 4010, Whanganui, 4541

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