Principal

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.
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
able to lead by example and be an approachable professional
exhibiting a passion for initiatives to improve outcomes for students
knowledgeable of Maori 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.
How to apply
Postal Address:4315 State Highway 4 RD 3, Whanganui, 4573
Direct enquiries and requests for an application pack to:
Chris Dibben, Kakatahi School Principal Appointments ******(027) 341 2478
Vacancy reference #: 1HAksw
School details:
Type: Full PrimaryAuthority: StateGender: Co-EdDecile: 0Roll: 12Website: www.kakatahi.school.nz/
Physical address:4315 Parapara Road, Kakatahi
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