Toko School · Taranaki
Principal
PrimaryFull-time, Permanent
Toko School is seeking a full-time, permanent principal for its rural Year 1–8 kura tuatahi near Stratford, Taranaki. The school has around 110 students and strong connections with whānau and the wider community. The role involves leading teaching and learning, supporting staff, and building on the school’s rural character; the start date is not stated.
- Around 110 students
- Rural school near Stratford
- Year 1–8 kura tuatahi
- Strong whānau and community connections
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent principal role leading a Year 1–8 primary school of about 110 students. The principal will guide teaching and learning, support staff, and work closely with whānau, the board and the wider community. The start date and any allowances are not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Strong relationships with students, staff, whānau and community
- Leadership of high-quality teaching and learning
- Understanding of rural education opportunities and challenges
- Respect for the school’s identity and traditions
- Ability to support growth and innovation
About the school
Toko School is a rural school in eastern Taranaki, about 10 minutes from Stratford, with more than 130 years of community history. It values hauora, personal best, whanaungatanga, learning to learn and manaakitanga, with strong whānau involvement and rural traditions.
How to apply
Request the application pack from the board adviser and apply as directed in the pack. Applications close on 20 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“'Quality Learning for All in a Caring Community' Lead, connect and belong at Toko School. You won't find Toko School at the end of a city street. You'll find us where children arrive with stories from the farm, where generations…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 107
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- State Highway 43, Stratford
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