Education Gazette
Dalefield School U2 Principal
Dalefield School · Wellington
About the role
Lead a school where every child is known and valued
Dalefield School is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and collaborative Principal to lead our school into its next chapter.
Nestled at the foothills of the Tararua Ranges, just 6.5 km from Carterton, Dalefield is a vibrant semi-rural full primary school with a proud history dating back to 1885.
With approximately 76 students, 4 teaching staff and 4 full-time support staff, we offer a welcoming, close-knit learning environment where relationships matter and every child is supported to thrive.
Our rural identity and strong community connections are central to school life. We are looking for a Principal who will provide strong educational leadership, inspire and support staff, strengthen partnerships with whānau and the wider community, and lead high-quality teaching and learning in line with the curriculum.
The successful candidate will value our school's identity while bringing vision, sound management and a commitment to ensuring every learner can flourish.
The positions commences Term 1 2027.
Visits are welcomed.
More about the role
- Download our application form · PDF, 1.2 MBDownload our application form (Download our application form.pdf)OpenDownload
Direct enquiries to:
Daniel Craig, presiding member of Dalefield School Board
- Phone
- 027 740 0270
- [email protected]
How to apply
Please send your application and direct enquiries to: [email protected]
Reference 1HAum5
Application documents
Role details
- Role
- Principal
- Sector
- Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
- Position
- Full-time, permanent
- Incentives and allowances
- None listed
- Learning areas
- Belonging / Mana Whenua, Communication / Mana Reo, Contribution / Mana Tangata, English, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Hangarau, Hauora, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Ngā Toi, Pāngarau, Reo Matatini, Science, Social sciences, Taiao, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts, Tikanga-ā-iwi, Well-being / Mana Atua
- Region
- Wellington
About Dalefield School
440 Dalefield Road
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Reference 1HAum5 · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HAum5