Visionary Primary School Principal - Innovative Leader

Wellesley College; Wellington; Presencial; NZD 210.000 - 290.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wellesley College in Days Bay, Lower Hutt, invites applications for a Principal to lead the Junior School (years 1–8). This is a unique opportunity to guide a long-established independent school, combining strong traditions with an ambitious, progressive approach.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will shape the vision, drive academic excellence, and ensure every boy receives an outstanding learning experience through evidence-based practice and collaborative leadership.

Formación

• Experience as a principal or senior leader in primary education.
• Deep knowledge of the NZ curriculum and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Commitment to ensuring every boy has the opportunity to excel at Wellesley.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver a compelling and inspiring vision and value proposition for the school that enables excellence in the learning experience for every boy.
• Combine deep educational, operational, and financial nous to drive excellence in all areas and enable the school to grow and thrive for years to come.
• Foster and contribute meaningfully to Wellesley’s inclusive culture and its approach to meeting all boys exactly where they are.
• Be financially astute, with a sophisticated understanding of branding, marketing and strategic communications to enable sustained roll growth.
• Be visible and present to develop strong relationships with the boys and their families, staff and the Board, and the wider community.

Conocimientos

Educational leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Financial acumen

Educación

Master’s degree in Education

Descripción del empleo

Wellesley College in Days Bay, Lower Hutt, invites applications for a Principal to lead the Junior School (years 1–8). This is a unique opportunity to guide a long-established independent school, combining strong traditions with an ambitious, progressive approach.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will shape the vision, drive academic excellence, and ensure every boy receives an outstanding learning experience through evidence-based practice and collaborative leadership.