Are you a passionate and dedicated leader looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant, supportive community? Pukeoware School, a full primary school nestled in a beautiful rural setting 5km east of Waiuku and on the border of Auckland and Waikato, invites applications for the position of principal.
Established in 1877, Pukeoware School has a proud history of delivering quality education within a well-resourced environment to our approximately 160 learners. Our core values of kaha (strength), mana (pride), aroha (caring), and toa (bravery) are central to our ethos and guide everything we do. We pride ourselves on our welcoming, family-like atmosphere and the enthusiastic engagement of our students, dedicated staff, proactive Board and PTA. We have established relationships with our local Iwi, Ngaati Te Ata. Please visit our website for additional information including links to our strategic and annual plans.
As our principal, you will be at the heart of our school community, demonstrating exceptional leadership and vision to ensure academic success and foster a nurturing environment. As well as meeting the Aotearoa principal eligibility criteria, our consultation process has identified the following key qualities:
Approachable and visible
Nurturing
Effective communicator
Proven effective leadership
Vision
Supportive
Fair and respectful
A good sense of humour
Commitment to community engagement
Commitment to building relationships with all stakeholders
Effective problem-solver
Innovator.
Our students would like a principal who:
Is firm but fair
Plays sports with us
Takes time to get to know us and our names.
If you are a visionary leader who is ready to embrace the unique character of Pukeoware School and contribute to our thriving community, we want to hear from you.
For further information and an application pack please see The Education Group website.
Details to arrange a visit to the school are on page 7 of the application pack.
The position is expected to commence in term 1, 2025.