Waitomo Caves School · Waikato
Principal - Tumuaki
Full time, PermanentHousing or relocation help
Waitomo Caves School in Waikato is seeking a full-time, permanent teaching principal (Tumuaki) for its Years 1–8 rural primary school, starting January 2027. The role would suit an experienced principal or aspiring leader who can lead teaching, learning, wellbeing and community relationships in a small school, with a school house available to rent.
- Teaching principal role in Waitomo Caves Village
- Full-time permanent position
- Starts January 2027
- School house available to rent
Closes 16 Oct 2026
Applications close 16 Oct 2026, 4 pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 14 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Teaching Principal - Tumuaki ‘Growing Your Glow’ - Te Whakatipu i to Uira Gratitude, Leadership, Ownership, Wellbeing After 21 years of stable, progressive leadership Waitomo Caves School Board is seeking an exceptional educational leader to become our next Principal. Nestled…”
The school
Waitomo Caves School
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 33
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Hotel Access Road, Waitomo Caves