Wānaka Primary School Otago

Principal

Wānaka is a town built on epic mountain culture. All that live here and many that visit feel a strong connection to the environment. That’s what makes it special. Another thing that makes it special is ‘Wānaka Primary School’. This U6, Y1–6, school of 500 exudes the energy of the place itself.

Deep learning, new pedagogy, high levels of literacy and numeracy along with achievements in art and sport are testament to a holistic philosophy and quality teaching.

Wānaka Primary School is an ‘active school’, an ‘enviro school’ and a ‘PB4L school’. Values of responsibility, honesty and ‘being the best we can be’ are fully integrated.

We seek an educational leader who:

• Emulates Wānaka itself, through passion and informed educational leadership
• Is committed to child-centred, holistic teaching and learning and has current pedagogical knowledge and skills
• Is forward thinking, collaborative with the interpersonal skills to harness opportunity and build authentic relationships
• Has operational expertise and strengths in systems and processes
• Is genuine, approachable, nurturing and is an effective communicator
• Is a leader with ‘presence’.