- Visionary leadership, nurturing achievement and success
- A highly committed, motivated and cohesive team
- Leading Independent Co-educational Preparatory School
About the School:
Waihi is an independent preparatory school for children in years four to eight, catering to both day and boarding students in their magnificent and established school grounds in rural Winchester, South Canterbury. Strong values have shaped the school, along with the belief that every child is unique and should have access to an education that will nourish them; academically, physically, culturally and spiritually.
For over a century, Waihi has laid the foundations for achievement and success. Young Waihians have enjoyed an outstanding education and created habits and friendships for life. All with the guidance of Waihi’s specialist team of educators, small classroom sizes and the caring and supportive nature of all the extended Waihi staff and family. Waihi is an Anglican school, with an education rooted in a Christian-based values system that is more relevant to our children than it has ever been, as traditional values are being constantly challenged,
Waihi punches above its weight, academically, culturally and on the sports field, both locally and nationally, with innovative programmes in Music, STEM, Outdoor Education and Equestrian, an excellent Choir, Kapa Haka, and school Production.
Our roll is currently 125, with 60 boarding students. With first class boarding facilities and expansive grounds, the teaching and learning spaces have recently been extended with new classroom facilities. Campus master-planning will see the addition of new boarding facilities and an indoor sports centre, to add to the indoor pool and equestrian space already in use.
About The Role:
The Waihi School Trust Board is seeking a strategic, inspirational and experienced educational Head with a passion for independent education to lead Waihi into the future. The Headmaster/Principal will preserve and enhance the traditions, values and uniqueness of the school whilst ensuring the ongoing delivery of quality, future-focused and inclusive learning and teaching. The holistic education experience, the enriching and successful boarding atmosphere, and strong team spirit are key features of Waihi. Maintaining and enhancing relationships with students, staff, parents/whānau, past pupils, other independent and state schools, and the wider community are central to the role.
Waihi’s new Headmaster/Principal will have the following attributes:
- Proven ability to inspire, lead, value, empower and develop staff and students
- Senior leadership experience within a school setting
- A drive and commitment to ensure excellent levels of academic achievement for all students, with pedagogical credibility
- Embraces, understands and is committed to the traditions, values and uniqueness of the school, community and local environment
- A passion for promoting and growing the school, with an understanding of the criteria for success for independent schools
- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, be innovative and deliver to key strategic outcomes
- An experienced and effective classroom teacher
- Experience in a boarding context
- Knowledge of, and commitment to, independent Christian schooling
- A highly effective communicator – visible, engaging and approachable, and fosters healthy relationships with staff, children, the Board and the school community
- A strong commitment to professional development for staff and self
- A sense of humour.