Principal

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Whanganui, New Zealand Kakatahi School Full time

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

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

Our principal is departing and we are now searching for another inspiring leader.

Kakatahi School is a well-established and highly regarded primary school on the Parapara Road State Highway 4 just 56 km north of Whanganui. This is a sole charge multi-level teaching and principal position with support staff and teacher release and, most importantly, 13 fantastic students.

The school house is available for the principal.

Our community has a strong desire and focus to find a capable professional leader and classroom teacher to continue to foster our values and our localised curriculum.

We seek a professional who is experienced at leading a learning community and who will improve upon our current successes.

Responsibilities

Our new principal will be:

  • an experienced and effective classroom practitioner
  • able to form and maintain sound relationships with our school community
  • a skilled communicator and collaborator with the staff, the students, and the community
  • leading by example and being an approachable professional
  • exhibiting a passion for initiatives to improve outcomes for students
  • possessing a sound knowledge of Māori worldview and cultural integration
  • up to date regarding schoolwide implementation of digital learning
  • inclusive and visible, with a great sense of humour.

If this sounds like you, then we look forward to your application.

This position commences term 2, Monday 28 April 2025.

Chris Dibben, Kakatahi School Principal Appointments Advisor

Cell: (027) 341 2478

How to apply

Direct enquiries and requests for an application pack to:

Postal Address:
4315 State Highway 4 RD 3, Whanganui, 4573

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