Current positions available:
- Headmaster / Principal
- Kitchen Staff
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Headmaster / Principal
- Visionary leadership, nurturing achievement and success
- A highly committed, motivated and cohesive team
- Leading Independent Co-educational Preparatory School
- Competitive remuneration plus accommodation
The Waihi School Trust Board is seeking a strategic, inspirational and experienced educational Head with a passion for independent education to lead Waihi into the future. The Headmaster/Principal will preserve and enhance the traditions, values and uniqueness of the school whilst ensuring the ongoing delivery of quality, future-focused and inclusive learning and teaching. The holistic education experience, the enriching and successful boarding atmosphere, and strong team spirit are key features of Waihi. Maintaining and enhancing relationships with students, staff, parents/whānau, past pupils, other independent and state schools, and the wider community are central to the role.
Waihi’s new Headmaster/Principal will have the following attributes:
- Proven ability to inspire, lead, value, empower and develop staff and students
- Senior leadership experience within a school setting
- A drive and commitment to ensure excellent levels of academic achievement for all students, with pedagogical credibility
- Embraces, understands and is committed to the traditions, values and uniqueness of the school, community and local environment
- A passion for promoting and growing the school, with an understanding of the criteria for success for independent schools
- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, be innovative and deliver to key strategic outcomes
- An experienced and effective classroom teacher
- Experience in a boarding context
- Knowledge of, and commitment to, independent Christian schooling
- A highly effective communicator – visible, engaging and approachable, and fosters healthy relationships with staff, children, the Board and the school community
- A strong commitment to professional development for staff and self
- A sense of humour.
Candidates can view a candidate briefing document and apply online at www.sheffield.co.nz or email cvchc@sheffield.co.nz quoting 8877aa.
Closing Date: 27 November 2024.
For more information contact: Andrea Bankier: 0274 478 102
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Kitchen Staff for 2025 - Cooks please apply!
Timaru - Canterbury
Permanent / Full Time
Hospitality / Cook
Waihi School is an independent, co-ed school located in Winchester, South Canterbury, providing primary education to boys and girls from years 4 to 8. Due to one of the team's retirement, we are looking for a passionate new team member to come on board. Waihi requires a cook with a proven track record of creating and delivering high-quality fare that children love. The kitchen is truly at the heart of the school, especially for boarding students!
Whether you are an experienced cook with a track record of work in commercial/industrial/school kitchens or a talented home cook looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!
This role is for an immediate start - apply now!
As a boarding school, the kitchen needs to be staffed 7 days a week during term time. A roster will be discussed with shorlisted candidates, but will involve work every second weekend. Key duties include preparing, cooking, and serving delicious meals and snacks for students and staff, as well as collaborating on menu ideas.
Ideal candidates will have the following:
- A strong history in cook/kitchen roles or a passion for home cooking
- Experience with large-volume cooking and baking is a bonus
- The desire to contribute to menu design
- A flair for cooking healthful, tasty food that children enjoy
- Maturity, with great communication skills and a sense of humor
- Enthusiasm, motivation, and a ‘can-do’ approach
- Flexibility with hours when needed for calendared functions and to cover leave/illness
- Must be able to work weekends
- Valid Visa to work in NZ
Waihi is offering the opportunity to support the right candidate to complete the NZ Certificate in Cookery Level 3.
This is an opportunity not to be missed, so if you want to join the Waihi family, please apply here, and send your CV and letter of introduction.