Position: Principal (Primary and Intermediate, Years 1–8) / Kura TuatahiLocation: Contributing Primary School, Mellons Bay, East Auckland, Roll 500, Y0-6Mellons Bay School is a vibrant, high-performing school situated in a beautiful setting behind Howick Village, in East Auckland. Our highly respected principal is leaving us after eight years of outstanding leadership.The school values drive and direct learning as students endeavour to navigate their changing world in the 21st century and beyond. The school has a caring and friendly environment, where students are proud of who they are. It is a place where the student is front and centre, and all decisions made are based on what is best for each individual child. The school is strong on its three core values - Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience, which motivate and drive student decision-making. These underpin learning and life at Mellons Bay School.The Board is searching for a special person to embrace our community and to lead the school into the future. We would like our new principal to retain our school's identity as a caring, calm, values-driven, learning-focused school.Are you someone who…Is approachable, open, and genuinely cares for the wellbeing of staff and students?Upholds and progresses the school's high academic standards and expectations in a nurturing and caring environment?Can demonstrate success in building and motivating successful teams, encouraging a positive culture that enables staff and students to grow, develop, and succeed?Has a proven track record of setting, articulating, and delivering a vision and strategies to achieve that vision?Is a strong and effective communicator who can build and inspire relationships throughout the school community?Strongly commits to upholding and giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and understands Maori culture, values, and perspectives?Please send your CV and direct enquiries to:Physical address:140 Mellons Bay Road, Howick, AucklandPostal Address:140 Mellons Bay Road, Mellons Bay, Manukau, 2014 #J-18808-Ljbffr