Wā Ora Montessori · Wellington
Principal | Tumuaki U4
Area schoolFull-time, Permanent
Wā Ora Montessori in Naenae, Lower Hutt, is seeking a full-time, permanent Principal | Tumuaki to lead its co-educational state-integrated school for Years 1–15, with a private preschool for children aged 3–18. The role requires a Montessori Teaching Diploma and includes responsibility for curriculum, teaching and learning, and the school’s Montessori special character. Start date is not stated.
- Full-time permanent principal role
- Naenae, Lower Hutt location
- Years 1–15, ages 3–18
- Montessori Teaching Diploma required
Closes 15 Jan 2027
Applications close 15 Jan 2027, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent Principal | Tumuaki role leading a co-educational state-integrated Montessori school for students aged 3 to 18, including Years 1–15 and a private preschool. The role includes leading curriculum, teaching and learning, and supporting the school community. A Montessori Teaching Diploma is required as a condition of appointment.
What they’re looking for
- Proven leadership of curriculum, teaching, and learning
- Commitment to Montessori special character
- Ability to support the whole school community
- Skills to help students and staff achieve their best
- Montessori Teaching Diploma
About the school
Wā Ora Montessori is in Naenae, Lower Hutt, within the rohe of Te Āti Awa and about 30 minutes from Wellington CBD. The school values authentic Montessori practice, individual development, and strong partnerships with parents, whānau, iwi, and the wider community.
How to apply
Request the information pack and application form from the school, then apply using the supplied process. Applications close on 15 January 2027.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Role
- Principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 22 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Wā Ora Montessori School Board is excited to offer you the opportunity to lead our school, as our new Principal | Tumuaki. As a co-educational, state-integrated school with a private preschool, catering for students from 3 to 18 years old…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State : Integrated
- Students
- 256
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 278 Waddington Drive, Naenae, Lower Hutt
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