Current Vacancies

Principal Position

Alfredton School

U2 projected starting roll of 64. 0.3 classroom teaching component.

Full Primary Year 1-8

Tararua District

Inspiring learning for a lifetime - Little acorn to mighty oaks.

Our active & supportive school community seeks a highly effective educator across years 1 to 8, with proven successful leadership experience & a willingness to get stuck in with our rural community.

Alfredton is a well-resourced Year 1-8 school of approximately 64 (U2) students, located in the peaceful & picturesque Tararua District.  

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to lead:

• A passionate, committed staff
• An innovative, inspirational & conceptual curriculum
• In a collaborative community of schools
• Supported by a dedicated  BOT with a strong focus on student achievement and engagement

We are looking for someone who:

• Can embrace our school motto Inspiring Learning For a Lifetime – Little Acorns to Mighty Oaks & school values
• Understands & respects the special nature of a rural, full primary school
• Is a clear communicator, approachable
• Can connect & collaborate with others. Willingness to actively participate in our Tararua Kāhui Ako is essential.
• Can effectively lead change while valuing what is working & utilising the strengths & knowledge of the team
• Is culturally inclusive
• Is skilled in the use of digital technology
• Has some current thinking & are open to exploring further, in relation to innovative teaching & learning approaches
• Has a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of our student population in their academic, cultural and sporting endeavours.
• Some prior experience in multi-level teaching would be an advantage.

This position has a teaching component of 0.3 and a management component of 0.7 for 2018.

Commencement date Term 2 2018.

Please contact the BOT Chair Russ Smith at chairperson@alfredton.school.nz with any questions or to arrange your school visit.

Applications close 4pm Monday 5th February 2018.