Orere Point School

U1 Teaching Principal
Full Primary, Years 1- 8 Teaching component 0.5 Junior class (yr0-3)
Whakamana me Whānau Whānui
Nurturing Individuals, Building self-worth, Fostering Community
Values: Curiosity, Respect, Resilience, Empathy, Integrity
Ōrere School is a small rural school nestled between the bush, the beach, and a waterhole. There are 2 classes with plenty of places to play, wonderful ākonga, supportive whānau and community and positive committed staff.
We offer you:
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Highly engaged and motivated children who love coming to school every day
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Positive collegial staff and a committed supportive board
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Quality buildings and resources including Te Pūawaitanga (our sensory garden)
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A school house to live in, opposite the school and 5 minutes from the beach.
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A beautiful location, in a rural setting 40 minutes from town (Papakura in one direction, Thames in the other)
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Good coffee and cake
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Hauora valued throughout the school
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Strong community relationships and support
Our principal will:
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Be passionate, approachable and actively engaged in our community
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Be child centred and understand the importance of relationships at all levels – kids, whānau and community
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Hold hauora at the heart of decision making
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Be a strategic and creative thinker with excellent communication skills
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Have experience leading evidence-based teaching and learning, improving academic achievement and meeting diverse learning needs
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Be flexible and calm when faced with multiple challenging situations
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Value learning through play
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Have a sense of humour/fun
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Love animals – we have a school cat and chickens. Ag/pet day is a feature of our school
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Have a sound knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with competence and confidence in te reo and tikanga Māori
We look forward to your fresh ideas.
Application Schedule
The essential application form must be obtained from Terry Hewetson of Kea Education at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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For questions on the process phone Terry Hewetson of Kea Education at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Applications close at 5.00 pm on 20th June 2023. Applicants will hear soon after 1st July if they go to interview on Saturday, 22nd July all day.
This position will commence Term Four 2023 or earlier by negotiation.
This timeline enables the new principal who has given notice on 22nd July will be able to negotiate a start date on or before 9th October 2023.
How to apply
The essential application form must be obtained from Terry Hewetson of Kea Education at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Documents for the Application:
1. Letter from KEA
2. Letter from Presiding Member
3. Person Description
4. Job Description
5. School Description
6. ERO Report (link to ERO Report website)
7. Quick Referee Report (Word document)
8. Clean Slate Act
School Website
Applicants should also study the school’s website: https://www.orere.school.nz/