Principal

Tagged position. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proven Seventh-day Adventist leader to lead our school. Longburn Adventist College is our flagship school within the Adventist school system.

We provide high-quality Adventist Christian education in a caring and supportive learning community. The board is supportive, stable, long-serving and highly competent, and we have a settled and high-performing staff. 

We are looking for a person with the skills to enhance student achievement further and ensure staff are well-equipped to prepare our students for the 21st Century empowered in Christ. 

We are committed to strengthening our relationships with whānau and ensuring opportunities for success. 

Our new principal will embody our school’s Christ-centred values. They will also: 

·       Be an inspiring spirit-led future-focused leader 

·       Bring cultural understanding and experience that enables us to progress Māori and Pasifika achievement further 

·       Be able to set and achieve school goals because of excellent organisational skills 

·       Be people-focused and able to foster strong connections between the College day and boarding school 

·       Be a gifted communicator who is visible, approachable and transparent 

·       Have the ability to keep student achievement and well-being at the forefront of decision-making 

·       Demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence and resilience 

·       Be a collaborative and nurturing leader having mana, a sense of presence and a personality 

·       Be highly motivated with high energy and love for young people

·       Have sound knowledge of curriculum and effective pedagogy, including assessment for learning capabilities

·       Your CV will demonstrate experience in these areas. We expect this will be a highly sought-after role.

The appointee shall accept and recognise the responsibility to maintain and preserve the school’s special character. Furthermore, having a willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special Seventh-day Adventist character of the school is a condition of appointment. Most importantly, the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate commitment to the school’s mission and values.

The position commences on Term 3, 2023.

Application closes at 3:00 PM, Friday, 31st March 2023

To request a job application or apply by sending your CV and cover letter stating your leadership strengths and interests that you would bring to our school, with three referees’ details to Dan Carrasco at [email protected]