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Teaching Principal

Teaching Principal

Pirinoa SchoolWellington, New Zealand
9 days ago
Job description

Overview

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 Maori, The arts

If you're passionate about leading learning in a school where every child is known, whanau voice is valued, and community connection is at the heart of all we do, then come and join us at Pirinoa School.

We invite you to explore this exciting opportunity that combines principal and pedagogical leadership with a teaching component — leadership (0.6) and teaching role (0.4) in our well-resourced rural school.

Pirinoa School is a small, rural school catering for children in Y1–8 across three classes.

We're located just 20 minutes from Martinborough and 10 minutes from the stunning Cape Palliser coastline, a beautiful setting to live, lead, and learn.

Our community

Our community is looking for someone who :

leads learning with sound teaching practice and a clear educational vision

is well organised and provides strong leadership, overseeing both the day-to-day running and strategic goals of the school

works in genuine partnership with students, whanau, staff, and the Board

supports every child to achieve their best and nurtures their social and emotional growth

is an effective mentor and coach, building teacher capability and a positive team culture

values and strengthens the presence of Te Ao Maori within the school

What we offer

A supportive and welcoming community

Small class sizes and a well-resourced learning environment

The schoolhouse is available for rent at a reasonable rate.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant rural school, we'd love to hear from you!

Position commencing Term 1,

  • (or Term 2 by negotiation)

For more information about the school, please contact Richard Goodyear (Principal) –

How to apply

To apply, please send a detailed cover letter outlining how you meet the above requirements, along with your CV and at least three contactable referees to :

Physical address :

  • Lake Ferry Road, Pirinoa
  • Postal Address :

  • Lake Ferry Road RD 2, Featherston,
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