Ashburton Christian School Canterbury

Principal - (Y1-13)

We have an exciting opportunity for a principal passionate about combining their strong Christian faith with educational leadership. We are a composite Area School of 280 pupils steadily growing to our cap of 345.  

The school has been established with a desire to serve God by assisting Christian parents in the task of training and developing their children. Our vision, beliefs and practices reflect those of the Christian home, summed up in our motto and vision statements.

We see every child as uniquely made in God's image with a set of gifts and talents to be encouraged and developed. We seek to manage behaviour restoratively, taking deliberate steps to building character in the process. Our curriculum is designed to develop competencies in deep thinking and questioning, self-discipline and relating to others from a Biblical view of the world.

We are looking for a principal who will demonstrate:

• Willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the school to uphold the special character. These requirements are a condition of appointment.
• Strong personal commitment to protect and enhance the special character of the school.
• Strong people skills, with a talent for
  • connecting and communicating with the school community
  • fostering the ongoing growth and development of staff
  • enabling students to fulfil their potential
  • creating a positive impact in the community 

• Improved education outcomes across all aspects of learning and development.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a principal to consolidate and build on our school’s strengths, depth of Christian character and strategic direction while continuing our culture of teaching and learning success.

You will be supported by dedicated Christian teachers, an engaged and effective School Board, Land Trust and Proprietor, up-to-date facilities and the opportunity to grow Christian education in the region.