Principal
Dunedin
- Visionary leadership, nurturing achievement and success
- Leading strategy, culture and special character
- Dunedin based
- Competitive salary package
About the College:
John McGlashan College is a state-integrated Presbyterian boys' secondary school with 500 students. Established in 1918 with values of a sound and liberal education, the College serves students from Years 7 to 13, offering both day and boarding options, with a strong regional and national reputation for academic and extracurricular excellence.
The College’s values and mission are deeply rooted in their Presbyterian heritage and commitment to fostering well-rounded, well-educated, responsible and capable young men of integrity and conviction. The special character is at the heart of the school. Boarding is integral to John McGlashan College, fostering a close-knit community and providing educational opportunities for boys from rural and regional areas.
John McGlashan College is unique in offering dual pathways for senior students - (NCEA) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), the only boys’ school in New Zealand to offer this internationally recognised program. The Board of Proprietors’ purchase of Te Anau Downs has created Te Kūwaha Mātauraka, their second campus, providing the boys with amazing outdoor education experiences.
About The Role:
The Board is seeking a visionary, inspirational and experienced educational leader to guide John McGlashan College into the future. With the ability to balance tradition with progress, the Principal will set culture within the College, lead the special character and unite and nurture a healthy school community from the classroom to the home. You will have a razor-sharp focus on improving academic performance and supporting student well-being, with a track record in building positive relationships with students, their families, and staff.
As the new Principal, you will be:
- A highly effective people leader, who values diversity and community.
- Approachable, with excellent skills in engaging with students and understanding their needs.
- Honest, trustworthy, with integrity, and fair in your approach.
- An effective role model.
- Innovative and adaptable in leading change and embracing new ideas.
- A good business leader, with financial and commercial acumen.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and able to be the face of the school.
You will have:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with high levels of empathy.
- The ability to lead in a culturally responsive manner that honours the school’s commitment to Te Tiriti.
- A continual improvement focus.
The Board welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender or background as we value diversity in leadership.