Benneydale School · Waikato
Principal U1
PrimaryFull-time, Permanent
Benneydale School in the King Country is seeking a full-time, permanent U1 principal for its Years 1–8 rural primary school. The role suits a New Zealand registered teacher with leadership experience who can contribute to classroom teaching, lead literacy and mathematics improvement, support staff development, and work respectfully with Rereahu, whānau and the wider community.
- Full-time permanent U1 principal position
- Small rural school near Te Kūiti
- Years 1–8 primary learners
- Classroom teaching contribution expected
Closes in 20 days
Applications close 25 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent U1 principal role at a small full primary school for Years 1–8. The principal will lead curriculum, staff development, student wellbeing and school operations, while contributing to classroom teaching. The start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- New Zealand registered teacher
- Successful leadership experience
- Strong literacy and mathematics curriculum leadership
- Commitment to te reo Māori and tikanga Māori
- Experience building staff capability
- Willingness to contribute to classroom teaching
About the school
Benneydale School is a small rural school in the King Country, southeast of Te Kūiti. It has close connections with Rereahu iwi and supports learning through conservation, gardens and an orchard, guided by its CARE values.
How to apply
Request the application pack from the school’s application contact and apply as instructed. Applications close on 25 November 2026; no closing time is given.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 4 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“The Benneydale School board is seeking a principal who will bring clear direction, high expectations and a strong commitment to the success of every learner. We are a small rural full primary school in the King Country, southeast of Te…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 27
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Mine Road, Benneydale
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