Waipipi School

Commencing: Term 4, 2025
Full Primary
Current roll: 120

Waipipi School is a vibrant, inclusive and high-achieving full primary rural school with a current roll size of 120 students. We are situated approximately 8 km from Waiuku and 35km from the motorway at Drury. We are seeking an exceptional leader to guide our school towards future success while upholding our strong foundations.

As Principal, you will lead a dedicated team of educators, ensuring students reach their full potential. You will nurture a community that values high academic standards, inclusive education and strong relationships with staff, students and whānau.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspire and lead a team to promote high standards of academic achievement, behaviour, and personal growth.
• Foster strong connections with whānau and the local community.
• Lead with vision, empathy and integrity, honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the school’s rural identity.
• Ensure inclusive and innovative teaching practices, with a focus on high expectations for all learners.
• Build trust and transparency through effective communication
• Manage school operations to support student learning and staff wellbeing.
• Will work closely with the Board to support the school’s governance decisions and future direction.

We are looking for a Principal who:

• Values strong relationships and connections with people.
• Has highly effective communication skills
• Is visionary, motivated, and capable of fostering a high-performance culture.
• Leads with empathy, supporting the growth and wellbeing of staff and students.
• Has extensive knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum, strong pedagogical practices and experience in educational leadership.
• Can manage change while maintaining the school’s traditions and high standards.

Our students are looking for a principal who:

• Is kind with a good sense of humour
• Loves sports and animals as much as they do
• Values extra curricular activities and joins in the fun!
  

We look forward to receiving your application.

If you are passionate about education and ready to lead a dynamic, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you

If you have any questions, please email Sarah Hynds or phone 09 953 0523.

We encourage you to visit our school and explore this wonderful opportunity. Details to arrange your visit are on page 9 of the application pack.

Applications close 1:00 pm Tuesday 22 July 2025