Position: Principal (Primary and Intermediate, Years 1–8) / Kura TuatahiSubjects: English, Health and Physical Education, Learning Languages, Mathematics and Statistics, Science, Social Sciences, Technology, Te Reo Maori, The ArtsIsolation AllowanceA brilliant, perhaps first-time principal career opportunity for leadership of our Y0–8 school, roll 60, located on Route 52 in the heart of Pongaroa Village. We are 1 hour & 15 minutes from both Palmerston North and Masterton, 45 minutes east of Pahiatua, and 50 minutes south of Dannevirke nestled within the Tararua District, just 30 minutes from Akitio Beach.Pongaroa School is the hub of this supportive and thriving community with an active playgroup, a general store & fuel stop, a farm supplies store, the volunteer fire brigade, golf, gun, netball, rugby, and squash clubs, and the iconic Pongaroa tavern.We are a financially sound school, with the school owning its own transport service contracted to the MOE. We offer 2 school house options for the new principal, with refurbishment taking place prior to the start of term 1, 2025. We have enthusiastic learners, smaller class sizes, 3 experienced classroom teachers, each class with a dedicated teacher-aide, fantastic office staff, and a very supportive Board. Experience the best of both worlds – principal CRT/teaches 0.2 and leads/manages 0.8.You will be an empathetic, energetic, collaborative, and culturally responsive teacher with great interpersonal and communication skills, and you will relish the advantages and the challenges of teaching and leading in a thriving rural school and community. You will also be capable of gathering, analysing, interpreting, and using student data to drive the progress, achievement, and well-being of our learners forward.Our vision is 'Kei te kaharawa ahau – be the best I can be', and our values are respect, resilience, & responsibility. If these resonate with you, then we want you to apply. Position starts term 1, 2025 (or by negotiation).How to applyPlease email to request an application pack from:Physical address:9 Makomako Street, Pongaroa
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