Acting principal

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date : 29 / 01 / 2026, End Date : 18 / 12 / 2026 (Acting principal)

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

Are you a faith-filled, visionary leader ready to nurture and grow a vibrant Catholic learning community?

We are a small, state integrated Catholic primary school for Y1–6, nestled in the heart of South Taranaki. Surrounded by stunning coastlines, the majestic Maunga Taranaki and a close-knit rural community, Pātea offers a peaceful lifestyle within easy reach of Whanganui, Hāwera, and New Plymouth.

This is a fixed-term position for the 2026 school year, offered at a time of transition for our kura. The Board sees this as a valuable opportunity for a leader to bring their strengths, energy, and vision to our community while supporting the school through this important phase. We live our T.A.H.I Gospel values by – Taking Responsibility, Achieving Excellence, Having Respect, In It Together – and we’re looking for someone who will embody and inspire these values every day.

You will bring :

• A strong Catholic identity and a commitment to faith leadership
• A passion for inclusive, high-quality teaching and learning grounded in relational pedagogy
• Knowledge of structured approaches to literacy and mathematics
• A heart for pastoral care and wellbeing woven through all aspects of school life
• A desire to build authentic partnerships with staff, whānau, parish, and the wider community
• A commitment to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi within a Catholic context.

This is a special opportunity to lead a school full of potential, where faith and learning go hand in hand.

For enquiries and to arrange your school visit, please email our Principal appointment advisor in the first instance.

A willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of appointment.

How to apply

Please access our application documentation from our school website.

Type : Contributing

Authority : State : Integrated

Gender : Co-Ed

Decile : 0

Roll : 10

Website : Physical address :

15 Suffolk Street, Patea

Postal Address :

15 Suffolk Street, Patea, 4520

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