Teaching Principal/Tumuaki

Mataura School is seeking to appoint a permanent principal/tumuaki. We are a small primary school located in a tight knit community in Mataura town, about 50 km northeast of Invercargill. We are looking for a candidate who thrives in close knit communities and is ready to make a meaningful difference. Our town has experienced roll decline and some social challenges, yet it remains a place with strong whānau connections and real potential. This role is ideal for someone who wants to help steady the ship and contribute to a positive new chapter.

We are looking for a passionate, adaptable leader who is also a capable primary school teacher. As we are a small school it is anticipated that this role will be 0.7 FTTE school leadership, 0.3 FTTE classroom teacher. A Principal Recruitment Allowance (PRA) may be available to an applicant who meets the eligibility criteria.

A successful candidate will be:

• A confident, experienced school leader and primary school teacher

• Able to build and strengthen positive relationships with students, staff, whānau and the wider school community

• Able to honour the history, values and surrounding environment of our school, including our setting as a small-town school

• A skilled communicator who is personable, professional, and leads with integrity

• Able to foster a positive school culture and stable learning environment where students are supported to succeed, and staff and student wellbeing is high

• Driven to support Mataura School to grow and thrive

This role is suited to someone who is confident working in a small-town school environment and can build strong, positive relationships across our community. If you have experience with a teaching principal structure, we would like to hear from you.