Specific Skills & Strengths

· A true passion for, understanding of and commitment to building a positive learning culture in a school

· Possesses skills and tools to develop, implement and grow shared goals and vision

· Leads and creates opportunities to build a school culture that is open, honest and inclusive

· Displays a strength in design, planning and implementation of innovative classroom programmes across the NZ Curriculum

· Strengths in mentoring teachers with support to challenge and inquire into their own practice

· Develops and uses effective management systems to support and enhance quality teaching and student learning

· Strong leadership experience involving the management of a whole staff, whanau groups, curriculum departments, an ECE centre and large volunteer teams

· Proven dedication and commitment – hardworking

· Demonstrates ability to build strong relationships with teachers, students and the school community

· Enjoys and fosters interrelationships and involvement in the whole school infrastructure and activities

· Successfully builds positive relationships with parents encouraging their involvement in student development

· Possesses a strong understanding of the dynamics of cultural diversity within a school and community context

· Establishes links between the school and the local community

· Proven ability to get on well with colleagues, students and parents

· Possesses a broad range of outside interests and experience to add value to a learning environment