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The opportunity to apply for the Executive Principal position is now open and will close on 23 April. We encourage you to share this exciting role with your networks to help us find the best candidate.

The executive principal will, amongst other things:

• Lead a high-performing executive team, providing coaching and a performance framework to empower and enable each team member to achieve individual, team and organisational objectives.
• Foster a positive culture of safety, health and wellness and model behaviours that reflect Ko Taku Reo values.
• Champion DHH learners and all staff with a dedication to providing high-quality learning opportunities.
• Board of Trustees support in preparing and reviewing strategic objectives and priorities. Lead the successful execution of strategic and operating plans created from the agreed strategic objectives and priorities.
• Develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships with all Ko Taku Reo stakeholders to support students' learning outcomes.
• Shape the creation of learning environments where students will experience ongoing success in learning.
• Lead an operating model that enables the effective discharge of all statutory, regulatory, budgetary and other compliance requirements.

About you

Seeking qualified and experienced school principal, bringing strong senior leadership capabilities. With an understanding of deaf education, a passion for education equity across diverse groups and an appreciation of the importance of Māori culture and te reo Māori, you will see this role at Ko Taku Reo as the natural progression in your career.

A strong people leader and in the execution of strategy, you can demonstrate your capability in enhancing teaching and learning outcomes throughout your career. A natural connector, stakeholder engagement and the management of a diverse range of relationships will be key skills. Your conversational skills in sign language and a willingness to build your capability will be critical to your success in this leadership position.

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