Rotherham School · Canterbury
U1 Rural School Principal
PrimaryFull-time, PermanentHousing or relocation help
Rotherham School in Canterbury is seeking a full-time, permanent principal for its rural Years 1–6 primary school, with a predicted roll of 40 students. The role combines school leadership with teaching, currently two days in class and three days released, and includes access to a school house within walking distance. The start date is not stated.
- Predicted starting roll of 40 students
- Two teaching days each week
- School house within walking distance
- Four-year ERO review cycle
Closes in 11 days
Applications close 16 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time principal role at a small Year 1–6 rural school with an expected roll of about 40 students. The principal currently teaches for two days each week and has three days released for leadership and management. A school house is available within walking distance.
What they’re looking for
- Visible community leader who contributes beyond the school
- Collaborative leadership of effective teaching and learning
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to sustaining high student achievement
- Leadership of inclusive, culturally responsive practice
- Sound people, financial and administrative management
About the school
Rotherham School is in the Amuri Basin and serves Rotherham and surrounding farming communities. It is supported by its Board, Home and School Group, staff, whānau and local community, and is working as an inclusive, culturally responsive school.
How to apply
Email an expression of interest to the school board to receive the information pack. Applications close on 16 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- School house available.
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Rotherham School, a year 1-6 school, with a predicted starting roll of 40 students is seeking a new principal to lead our school into the future. Currently the principal teaches 2 days a week and is on release for the…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 39
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 71 George Street, Rotherham
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