Principal/Tumuaki State Integrated Catholic
Full time, Permanent
Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Principal
Join Us at St Joseph’s School, Timaru! At St Joseph’s School, Timaru, we are committed to nurturing students spiritually, academically, and personally within a supportive, faith-filled environment.
Guided by our mission, “Enter to learn, live to serve,” we foster excellence in all aspects of education. We’re looking for a passionate, Catholic faith leader to be our new Tumuaki from term 1, 2025. Our ideal candidate will continue to grow our Catholic Special character while ensuring our students excel academically and spiritually. They will also have a vision for how St Joseph’s and its students can thrive in a changing world, melding the best of our Catholic character with the opportunities that come from embracing change.
Key Qualities:
1. Faith-Driven Leader: Upholds our Catholic identity and Gospel values.
2. Academic Advocate: Champions academic excellence and student success.
3. Inspirational Mentor: Motivates staff and students to reach their full potential.
4. Community Engaged: Actively involved in school and Parish life.
If you’re ready to lead with your Catholic faith, and drive an environment of academic excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Our new Tumuaki will be supported by an engaged board, working together for the best outcomes. You will join a talented, committed team of staff who are encouraged and supported to grow within their roles. You will work in a community and location that provides an environment for individuals and families to thrive, with the best that New Zealand has to offer.
Catholic Special Character: The principal shall accept and recognise a responsibility to maintain and preserve the Catholic Special character of the school.
The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position are set by the Primary Principals Collective Agreement. Individuals' actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.
How to apply
Please click on the link to access our information pack and application.
Physical address:
50 Kelvin Street, Timaru
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