St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) Waikato

Principal

St Patrick's Catholic School is a state integrated school situated in Te Awamutu in the heart of the Waipa district.

As a Catholic school we place equal importance on all aspects of learning -  spiritual, academic, social and emotional. We believe:

• children learn best when they are happy and having fun
• strong relationships and effective interactions are the ultimate vehicle for authentic learning experiences
• high expectations of behaviour and learning encourage children to have a growth mindset and to value success
• the joy of childhood comes only once in a lifetime, it should be valued and encouraged 

At St Patrick’s Catholic School we are proud of our learning focused culture. We are looking for a leader who will strengthen current school performance and lead us into the future. 

Our new principal will: 

• be an integral member of our school and parish community
• provide professional leadership that focuses the school culture on providing a holistic education in an environment that reflects the values of the Roman Catholic Church.
• be forward thinking and focused on ensuring high quality learning opportunities through the ongoing development and implementation of a student centred, localized curriculum
• build and sustain positive, culturally responsive relationships
• actively lead, model and promote the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• continue to strengthen the use of te reo within our school
• have an understanding and willingness to work with local iwi
• motivate staff, students and their whānau through a learning focused culture of collaboration, trust and respect
• ensure effective systems for finance, property, health & safety
• model the resilience, courage and commitment required to lead.

This is a tagged position and a willingness and ability to lead religious instruction, appropriate to the special character of the school, is a condition of appointment.