Porangahau School · Hawke's Bay
Pōrangahau School Principal
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Pōrangahau School is seeking a full-time, permanent principal for its two-class Years 1–8 kura tuatahi in coastal Central Hawke’s Bay. The role combines school leadership with substantial classroom teaching and suits an experienced principal or capable teacher ready to move into leadership; a school house beside the school is available.
- Two-class Years 1–8 school
- Substantial classroom teaching component
- School house available beside school
- Structured literacy and mathematics programmes
Closes in 4 days
Applications close 9 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent principal of a small Years 1–8 school, combining leadership with a substantial classroom teaching role across its two classes. The start date is not stated; a school house beside the school is available to the successful candidate.
What they’re looking for
- Approachable and visible leadership
- Strong classroom teaching practice
- Practical judgement
- Commitment to learner wellbeing
- Willingness to embrace te reo and tikanga Māori
- Ability to build trust with whānau and mana whenua
About the school
Pōrangahau School is a small rural coastal school in Central Hawke’s Bay with two classes. The school values relationships, whakawhanaungatanga, te reo and tikanga Māori, learner wellbeing, and strong connections with whānau, mana whenua and the local community.
How to apply
Applications close 9 November 2026. Application instructions and contact details are not provided in the listing.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 2 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“A beach five minutes away, a welcoming rural community, and a school where relationships matter. Discover the rewards of leading in coastal Pōrangahau. Pōrangahau School is a small Years 1–8 school in coastal Central Hawke’s Bay, offering a rewarding opportunity…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 32
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 58 Keppel Street, Porangahau
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