Principal of Preparatory School

**For teaching staff vacancies contact**:
**Head of Secondary School**, Evert van Florenstein
T: +64 3 940 2013

**Principal of Preparatory School**, Jonathan Bierwirth
T: +64 3 940 2037

**For support staff vacancies contact**:
**People and Business Manager**, Justine Scott
T: +64 3 940 2011
- Principal of Preparatory School

St Andrew’s College is a leading independent, co-educational day and boarding school set in a large, picturesque campus in the heart of Christchurch. With a roll of 1620, it is the South Island’s only independent school offering places from Pre-school to Year 13. The Principal of the Preparatory School is responsible for both the Pre-school and the Preparatory School (Years 1-8) with a total student roll of 496.

Founded in 1917 in the Presbyterian faith, with a rich history to draw on, today the College has developed a brand of education which adapts quickly to the demands of the present, while holding true to the values of the College’s founders. This gives the students a combination of freedom and boundaries which results in young people with roots and wings to flourish in an ever-changing world.

At the St Andrew’s College Pre-school and Preparatory School students thrive in an engaging, creative, and innovative environment. Supported by excellent teachers, they become part of a vibrant co-educational community. Beyond knowledge, we prioritise developing key learning skills, strategies and understanding. Our student-centred approach fosters independent learners and responsible individuals, equipping them with the values, skills, and confidence needed for a lifetime of learning, and a smooth transition to secondary school.

Attributes of the Principal will include:

- Aspiration for superior learning outcomes through excellence in teaching practice and innovation.
- Superior leadership, organisation, team-work, relationship and engagement skills.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion where all are valued.
- A naturally progressive, open, approachable, friendly and courageous attitude.
- Values nurturing the curiosity and wonder of those in their early years.

For further information please click the links below:
Confidential enquiries can be made to Graham Ewing on +64 21 350 444.

**Applications for the role close on Friday 20 June 2025.**

**Staff**:
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Key benefits of working at St Andrew's (permanent employees):

- Tuition discountsInsurance:

- _100% of Southern Cross Wellbeing One (with $500 excess; pro-rated for part-time, and discounts for immediate family members)_
- _Life and TDP (total permanent disablement)_
- Salary continuance
- 4% Kiwisaver employer contribution, for those that make a 4% or larger employee contribution
- Use of the Fitness Centre
- Workplace Support (employee assistance programme)
- Annual influenza and Covid vaccinations
- 6 weeks parental leave grant for primary caregivers, or three days paid partner leave
- Additional bereavement leave, above legislation
- Morning tea provided daily (term time only)
- Various social events and social club
- College library access
- Cafeteria and Staccato Café on site (term time only)
- Physiotherapy on site
- Other discounts available (various), such as discounted drycleaning

**Teachers enjoy other benefits including**:

- Margin above the PPTA teachers state collective agreement pay rates
- Payment for sports and co-curricular
- Additional three weeks holidays in term breaks compared to state schools
- Teacher Registration renewal fee paid
- Extensive facilities and resources (examples include a well-resourced teacher aide programme and a well-resourced ICT department)
- Opportunities for growth and leadership offered internally, and generous professional learning programme
- Numerous opportunities to be involved with school excursions, camps, trips and Duke of Edinburgh
- Beginner teacher programme including buddy, mentor and development sessions run by senior leadership

**Support staff enjoy additional benefits including**:

- Long service leave
- Tuesday after Easter as a paid day off
- Generous sick leave ‘cap’ of 65 days compared to legislation
- 5 weeks annual holidays after 10 years continuous service
- Professional learning and development opportunities
- Supportive and welcoming community

**About**_StAC_**:
St Andrew’s College is a leading independent, co-educational day and boarding school with a broad curriculum, celebrated learning environment, exciting co-curricular programme, and proud Presbyterian heritage. Whatever our students’ talents and interests, wherever their curiosity may take them, St Andrew’s College provides them with opportunities to excel and shine. They leave us as confident, well-rounded young adults, who are prepared for life in today’s changing world. We are the South Island’s only co-educational independent school offering places from Pre-school through to Year 13. We have over 1600 day and boarding students, with our boarding facilities (catering for 160 boar