Southland Boys' High School Southland

Rector

“Not for School but for Life we are Learning”

Applications are invited for the position of Rector at Southland Boys’ High School. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a skilled, passionate educational leader with a proven ability to be visionary, inspirational, dynamic, future focused and able to build on the strong relationships with key stakeholders.  

Located in Invercargill the school has well-established traditions of excellence and is widely recognised as a high performing all boys’ school with an enviable record of academic, sporting and cultural achievements.  Southland Boys’ High School has a firm focus on what works for boys.  A special feature of the school is the boarding facility, Coldstream Hostel, which caters for up to 105 boarders for 5 days per week.​

Invercargill as New Zealand's southernmost city is the regional capital and commercial hub of Southland. Southland offers stunning scenery, vibrant communities, and a strong focus on work-life balance.  You can enjoy a fantastic lifestyle with plenty of recreational opportunities, top-notch sports facilities, affordable housing, and high-quality educational options.

The board seeks a charismatic leader to work in partnership with the staff, board and community to build on our traditions and commitment: Tō Tātou Herenga - To give all learners a high-quality, culturally responsive, safe, seamless, and inclusive education.

Credible candidates will also –

• Have in-depth pedagogical and NZ Curriculum knowledge.
• Be a highly effective communicator with all stakeholders.
• Value our history and traditions in their vision for the future of the school.
• Foster strong relationships with and instill confidence in learners, staff and community.
• Have a sound understanding of the context of boys’ education in a single sex environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and demonstrate a high degree of cultural competence and responsiveness.