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 artsLimehills School is located centrally in beautiful Southland, 30 minutes from Invercargill and 2 hours from Queenstown.We are looking for a person who understands that country people hold rural schools in their hearts. We have a strong history and celebrated our 150th jubilee in 2023. Our community provides wonderful support and has helped develop exceptional facilities.We are a growing U4 school and need an energetic leader. As the role of a rural principal is busy and varied, you need to be efficient with your use of time and resources to get the best results. You also need to be a visible leader who relates well to students, staff and whanau.Our tamariki uphold our school values of RIPPERS: responsibility, integrity, participation, perseverance, empathy, respect and sportsmanship. They are encouraged to have a can-do attitude and take ownership of their learning. We promote meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities.We are looking for a leader who will:Have strong and proven leadership skillsValue our close-knit rural community and staffBe inspirational and balance innovation with traditionBe passionate about student education and well-beingListen empathically and be adaptableSet high expectations in a fair and supportive environmentBe a strong communicator who is effective in interacting with parents/whanau and the wider communityBe across current curriculum developments and take responsibility for overall school performanceBe calm and positive with a sense of humourBe collaborative with the Board and wider communityBe a skilled user of digital technologies as part of their work to plan, track data and communicate the resultsIn return, we offer you a stunning rural location, park-like grounds, passionate staff, engaged children and a friendly outdoors lifestyle. This is the opportunity to take our school into the future, ideally from term 1, 2025.How to applyPlease send your CV, and direct enquiries to: #J-18808-Ljbffr