U1 Principal

We seek an exceptional innovative and future focused principal to lead our well resourced country school 45 minutes east of Whanganui. You will have a proven record of effective leadership and long term experience teaching in multi level classes. With a teaching component of 0.7 you will need to bring a strong content knowledge of current structured literacy and numeracy practice suitable for Years 0-8 learners, along with demonstrated experience working with students requiring learning support. You will have high expectations of your learners and a strong commitment to improving educational outcomes using robust curriculum and assessment practices. You will be highly motivated, approachable, skilled at building relationships and well organized with excellent communication skills. Additionally, you will work collaboratively alongside your release teacher, Board, whanau and wider community. You will engage with, and receive support from outside agencies, curriculum advisers and the local school cluster. Our board is seeking an enthusiastic principal who will commit to Mangamahu School to continue to bring the steady settled leadership our departing principal has provided. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced principal or an experienced teacher in a leadership role to enjoy the benefits of a well managed rural school teaching a small class of students ranging from Year 0-8. The school house is available. Applicants are encouraged to visit the school. Applications close Friday 20th November.