Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, PrincipalEnglish, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Maori, The artsAn exciting opportunity has come up for the role of principal at our kura. We are looking for an innovative and inspirational principal starting term 1, 2025.The vacancy offers a tremendous opportunity for a leader who has the commitment and passion to further extend the school through our vision - "Inspired Learners, Empowered for Life"; values - "respect, responsibility, and aroha"; and motto - "The Key is Me!"Tuturau is a rural school (established in 1868) set in picturesque hills overlooking farmland. Our roll is drawn from families in the local Tuturau area and from the surrounding towns and districts of Mataura, Gore, and Wyndham.The attraction for many families is a family-orientated school with smaller class sizes. We have two classes (Y1–3 and Y4–6). There is ample space to play, trees to climb in, and even an iconic dinosaur.While we are a small school, we pride ourselves on the following:a strong sense of whanau within the school community (whanaungatanga);inclusivity - no one left out, no one left behind;meeting individuals where they are at and appreciating each akonga as an individual that is special to our kura;prioritising the wellbeing of our students - creating an environment for happy settled children which leads to learning;trauma-responsive practices and policies.Tuturau School has the advantage of being positioned in a rural setting but with easy access to nearby towns and cities; 15mins from Gore, 40mins from Invercargill, and around 2hrs to Dunedin and Queenstown.The principal will be working with a highly supportive school community and experienced, dedicated, long-serving staff. The school receives incredible support from a number of initiatives, especially the Lower Mataura Valley Kahui Ako, which all greatly enhance learning opportunities in the school.School visits are welcomed and encouraged.How to applyFor an application pack, please email ****** or direct enquiries to:Postal Address:285 Shanks Road RD 4, Gore, 9774 #J-18808-Ljbffr