Principal

• Leading a positive and strong culture
• Supporting ākonga and our teachers of the future
• An exceptional intermediate kura in Christchurch

About The Role: 

With our highly valued Principal moving on we are looking for an exceptional educator to continue the development of Heaton Normal Intermediate School.

Are you an amazing education leader who will collaborate and live our kura/school values of:

Excellence – Pai Rawa

Diversity – Rerenga Ketanga

Integrity – Ngakau Pono

Creativity – Auahatanga

We want every ākonga/student to thrive to be the best they can be in an enjoyable environment where there is real emphasis on supportive, caring and encouraging relationships.

Our new Principal/Tumuaki will lead our kura through our exciting rebuild journey, acknowledging the foundation of the past that we are building on, and embracing the opportunities of the future.

Skills & Experience: 

You will be:

• An experienced senior leader
• Culturally competent and committed to Te Aō Māori
• Future focused and with a passion for modern, collaborative teaching and learning practices
• A leader who values the strengths of the team and maintains the positive and strong culture, with a focus on growing leaders – visionary and inspiring
• Fun, with a sense of humour
• Collaborative and connected
• Socially intelligent - friendly, visible, approachable
• Vibrant, with positive energy.

You will have:

• A love for students and their learning
• A track record of success in leading change
• A focus on enhancing community engagement
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and strengths in relationship building
• A growth mindset and willing to learn
• Creativity in solving problems.

One more thing – our school redevelopment is well underway and project management skills would be an advantage.

About the Kura/School:

Based in Merivale Christchurch, Heaton Normal Intermediate School is a  coeducational, two-year school catering for approximately 550 ākonga/students aged 11-13 years.

What makes Te Kura o Heaton special:

• Our outstanding team of highly qualified, experienced and skilled teachers are specialists in working with students in their early adolescence.
• Respectful relationships between all members of our community are the foundation and heart of our kura.
• We are role models for our students through our relationships and actions.
• Learning opportunities across all areas of the school for students to explore and develop their personal values.
• Student centred, active learning focusing on questioning, critical thinking and problem solving is a learning philosophy that underpins the way we teach in all areas of our school. Our school is part of the global initiative, New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL).
• We have 7 specialists who teach, food and fibre technology, hard materials technology, digital technology, visual art, performing arts, science, physical education, Te Reo Māori and dedicated Learning Support and ESOL teachers.
• Heaton plays an important role in supporting pre-service teacher training providers.
• Merivale is two kilometres from the city centre. Boutique shops, plenty of cafés and restaurants, stunning parks make this a popular and fun part of Christchurch to work and live.

Candidates can apply, in strict confidence, online at www.sheffield.co.nz

To apply by email, please attach your cover letter and CV and send to [email protected] quoting 7857kea.  Applications close on 13 March 2022.  Emails will be electronically acknowledged, and further correspondence may be by email.

Click here to view the Candidate Briefing document

For more information please phone Andrea Bankier on +64 (0)274 478 102.