Principal

Dannevirke High School Manawatu/Whanganui Full time, Permanent Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Principal English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts Dannevirke High School is seeking an inspirational principal to lead a school with a proud history and an exciting future. We are a co‑educational secondary school for Years 9 to 13, with a roll of around 412 students, sitting at the heart of the Tararua district. Since 1903 this school has served its community, and its motto, Palma Non Sine Pulvere, still says something true about what is expected here. You will step into a well‑resourced 12.78‑hectare site with strong house traditions and genuine momentum. Our vocational pathways, through the agriculture academy and the construction academy, connect students directly to local farms, tradespeople and employers. We are looking for a leader who believes every student can achieve excellence, who values innovation alongside tradition, and who is a genuine collaborator. Above all, we want someone committed to strengthening our relationships with local primary schools and with local iwi, Rangitāne and Ngāti Kahungunu, so our Māori students succeed as Māori and their identity is celebrated. In return you will find a welcoming community, a supportive Board, a loyal staff, and an affordable lifestyle where your leadership will genuinely matter. In Dannevirke, the principal is a respected community leader whose influence extends well beyond the school gates. How to apply Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to: Physical address: Grant Street, Dannevirke Postal Address: PO Box 23, Dannevirke, 4942 #J-18808-Ljbffr