Headmaster
5 hours ago
Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
- **Inspiring Educational Leader**:
- **Leading, Co-Educational Independent School**:
- **Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand**
**About the Organisation**:
Hereworth School is one of New Zealand’s leading independent primary schools that caters to boarding and day pupils from Years 0-8 based in Havelock North, Hawkes Bay.
With a commitment to the Christian faith expressed in the Anglican tradition, the School has a deep and caring culture that is based on traditional values and founded on Academic, Cultural, Spiritual, Social, Sport, and Boarding ‘cornerstones’.
The School was established almost 100 years ago as a boys’ preparatory school and, as of this year, has welcomed girls as it embarks on a journey towards a co-educational learning environment.
This key strategic change has not only resulted in significant roll growth for Hereworth, but is seen as integral to the School’s commitment to preparing students for life in the 21st century.
**About the Job**
This role is focused on developing a highly progressive, holistic, and supportive educational experience with a strong academic focus that also provides broad cultural, sporting and service opportunities for students from Years 0-8.
Integral to this is the astute management of the School’s day-to-day operations and the building of strong relationships with the wider Hereworth community, including parents, a supportive Old Boys’ network and the immediate locale.
As Hereworth embarks on its journey towards a co-educational learning environment and period of growth; the provision of visionary leadership, an openness to change, and anticipating the School’s infrastructural and educational needs, will be paramount.
**Skill and Knowledge**
An understanding of Special Character Schools, based on the Christian faith, is important and experience in the independent school sector is preferred. As is experience in master campus planning and the delivery of a modern curriculum around growth.
Well-honed communication and leadership skills across curriculum development, student well-being and business savvy, are key criteria.
Most importantly, the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate commitment to Hereworth’s values and vision of turning boys and girls into confident, connected, lifelong learners.
