Kaihu Valley School Northland

Principal in sole charge rural school

Tena koutou – Welcome to Kaihu Valley School, set in a unique rural environment, a 30 minute drive north of the service town of Dargaville.  We are at the gateway to Kai Iwi lakes, the Waipoua forest, home of Tane Mahuta and the Ripiro Coast from Maungonui Bluff to the north, Omamari, Baylys Beach, Glinks Gully, and Pouto to the south.

We are a small, sole charge, U2 full primary school catering for Years 1 – 8 students. 

We are a well-resourced school seeking a new Principal, who has real empathy for the unique character of our school and who has children at the heart of everything they do.

As our new Principal, you will be well supported by our Board, staff and community.

Our new Principal;

• Will be a leader who is highly organised with strong curriculum knowledge
• Will be a positive communicator who can build relationships, and can demonstrate strong leadership
• Will enjoy their role inspiring students to reach their potential, providing the best educational opportunities for our tamariki
• Will enjoy coming to school to make a difference

Applications are welcomed from new or experienced Principals.

For application packs please email vern@sel-pk.ac.nz

Applications can be emailed to vern@sel-pk.ac.nz OR in writing marked ‘Confidential’ and mailed to: Vern Stevens, Kaihu Valley School, 66 Maropiu Road, RD3 Dargaville 0373.