Principal

Full time, Permanent Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Principal English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts Living Loving Learning with Christ as our guide Are you ready to lead a beautiful Catholic school where faith, relationships and excellence are at the heart of everything we do? St Joseph's Catholic School is a vibrant Year 1–8 school with a proud history, a strong sense of community, and students who are eager to learn and grow. We are seeking an inspirational and faith-filled leader who will nurture our Catholic special character while leading our school confidently into its next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a highly committed Board of Trustees, dedicated staff, supportive parish and engaged whānau who share high expectations and are passionate about providing the very best outcomes for every child. We are looking for a principal who: leads with integrity, warmth and vision. inspires excellence in teaching and learning. builds authentic relationships with students, staff, whānau, parish and the wider community. values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. is committed to ensuring every child experiences a physically, emotionally, spiritually and culturally safe environment where they are inspired to grow in faith, confidence and achievement. The position currently includes: 0.4 Teaching 0.6 Leadership Release If you are an energetic educational leader who is passionate about developing people, strengthening community, and ensuring every child flourishes, we would love to hear from you. Come and discover why St Joseph's is a place where children thrive, staff are valued, and our faith guides all that we do. Commencement date: Term 1 2027 (or by negotiation) Type: Full Primary Authority: State : Integrated Gender: Co-Ed Decile: 0 Roll: 24 Website: www.stjmta.school.nz/ Physical address: Hohaia Street, Matamata #J-18808-Ljbffr