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Tumuaki​/Principal

Job in Canterbury, Kent County, CT1, England, UK
Listing for: Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-06
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Elementary School
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 GBP Yearly GBP 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Principal

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Lead a kura at the heart of its community

Te Kōmanawa Rowley School is seeking a values-driven tumuaki with strong relational skills to lead our culturally rich and community-centred kura.

Our school proudly serves a diverse community with strong Māori and Pasifika identity, deep relationships, and a strong commitment to inclusion. We are known for supporting diverse learners, removing barriers to learning, and creating a place where ākonga feel safe, valued, and able to thrive.

We are seeking a leader who will protect and strengthen what makes our school special, is culturally competent, future‑focused, and will move our school positively into the future.

  • Lead with integrity, warmth, and fairness
  • Be visible, approachable, and deeply relational
  • Demonstrate strong inclusive practice, particularly for neurodiverse and high‑needs learners
  • Strengthen teaching and learning while maintaining a child‑centred approach
  • Manage roll growth and school systems sustainably
  • Show genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive leadership
  • Build strong partnerships with whānau and the wider community

This is an opportunity to lead a kura that has built strong connections with its community and has a positive reputation for supporting its diverse community. We are looking for someone who will do the work to understand our community, value our foundations, and move us positively forward.

An application pack is available on request.

Position commences:
Term 3, 2026

How to apply

Please contact us for an application pack and for any enquiries.

Physical address: 48 Rowley Avenue, Hoon Hay, Christchurch

Postal Address: 48 Rowley Avenue, Hoon Hay, Christchurch, 8025

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