About The Kura/School:

Nelson College for Girls/ Te Kura Tamawāhine o Whakatū is searching for a new Principal to continue our vision to educate, empower and nurture students so they can confidently succeed in their world. The all-girl environment offered gives our rangatahi/young people the absolute freedom to be who they truly are, without falling into traditional gender roles or stereotyped academic pathways.

With a 140 year history, and as the only girls’ secondary school in Nelson Tasman, we offer excellent educational opportunities to our rangatahi/young people in academic, cultural and sporting aspects of school life. We provide an inclusive environment in which Te Tiriti o Waitangi is embedded, and the diversity of our multi-cultural environment is respected and celebrated.

Our rangatahi/students have a strong social conscience. Rangatahi/student initiative and leadership is a strength where rangatahi/students lead their peers in activity weeks and events. The strong Enviro Group has gained a Silver Enviro School award and recognition is given to rangatahi/students for their successes in the arts, culture and sports.

Not only a secondary school, we also offer boarding, international student learning, Nelson College for Girls Preparatory School and the Young Parents’ School – a unique combination of learning opportunities.

A strength of our kura lies in the calibre of our staff. They are passionate about their curriculum subjects, place rangatahi/students at the centre of their own learning and inspire growth. We provide strong curriculum support in a nurturing, welcoming and supportive environment.

Integral to this support are our PRIDE values:

Positivity|Ngākau reka
Respect|Manaakitanga
Integrity|Ngākau pono
Diversity|Kanorau
Empathy|Aroha

The role

The Tumuaki /Principal is responsible for the overall strategic leadership of the school and providing highly effective leadership across the College, Boarding, Nelson College for Girls Preparatory School, and the Young Parents’ School, to ensure the achievement of agreed vision, charter and goals. Whilst you may not have experience in all these areas, you will be leading and be supported by a highly motivated and committed team of staff. The role is well remunerated.

You will promote an inclusive environment in which Te Tiriti o Waitangi is embedded, and diversity is acknowledged and respected.

Our new Tumuaki /Principal will be:

Visionary, innovative and creative
An outstanding leader with proven experience in leading change management and growing kura/school culture
An experienced educationalist with deep knowledge of the needs of girls/young people and girls’ education
A person who knows and listens to our rangatahi/young people, keeping them at the heart of decision-making
Relationship focussed, getting the best out of people
Empowering, with high trust

Our new Tumuaki /Principal will have:

A track record of success inspiring teaching, learning and educational achievement
Ability to articulate the vision and support others to engage with the vision
Experience developing strong relationships within and throughout the hapori/community
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A conscious, deliberate and reflective leadership style, self-aware and courageous
Ability to build strong reciprocal relationships with whānau, hapū, multiple iwi
A sense of humour
Energy, enthusiasm, resilience and the ability to keep going, handling the unexpected.

The College rangatahi have put together a wonderful short video sharing their views on the school and their new Tumuaki - view here.

Candidates can view a candidate briefing, including a position description and apply in strict confidence online at www.sheffield.co.nz To apply by email, please attach your cover letter and CV and send to cvchc@sheffield.co.nz quoting 8464SIaa. Applications close on 5 March 2023. Emails will be electronically acknowledged, and further correspondence may be by email.

For more information please phone Andrea Bankier on +64 (0)274 478 102.