Principal, U4 Year 1-6

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Primary and intermediate (Years 1-8) / kura tuatahi, Principal The Keith Street School Board and community warmly invite applications for the position of Principal. Located in the heart of Whanganui, just moments from the Whanganui Awa and town centre, Keith Street School is a well-established and highly regarded contributing school with approximately 180 learners. Our vision,"Kia kotahi ai te akoranga - Bringing everybody together to learn", reflects our commitment to connection, belonging and shared success. After many years of dedicated service from our highly respected and long-serving principal, the Keith Street School community is seeking a leader who will honour what makes our kura special while confidently leading us into the future. We are looking for someone who will value our strong foundations, preserve the positive culture that exists, and inspire our community as we continue to grow and evolve. Keith Street School is proud of its inclusive culture, strong community partnerships, commitment to te ao Māori, and dedicated staff. We are a school where relationships matter, every learner is known and valued, and people work together to support success for all. We are seeking a principal who will: build strong relationships with students, staff, whānau and the wider community demonstrate a deep and practical commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi preserve and further strengthen the positive, respectful and supportive school culture that defines our kura inspire, empower and support staff to be at the top of their game lead vision, strategy and improvement with clarity and purpose champion high-quality, inclusive teaching, learning and behaviour for all learners use evidence and data effectively to improve learner outcomes manage people, property, finance and school operations in alignment with the school's vision and values value professional growth, learning and wellbeing, both for themselves and others This is an exciting opportunity to lead a school with heart, strong foundations, supportive whānau, and a clear sense of purpose. Start date: 28 January, 2027 (or by negotiation) Keith Street SchoolNZ Physical address: 38 Keith Street, Whanganui Postal Address: 38 Keith Street, Whanganui, 4500 Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . #J-18808-Ljbffr