Kaiako / Team Leader

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Syndicate leader

English

Health and physical education

Learning languages

Mathematics and statistics

Science

Social sciences

Technology

Te reo Maori

The arts

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We are seeking a passionate, proven, and highly effective team leader and class teacher to join our kura in

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a collaborative team of 5 kaiako while teaching in our dynamic Y6–8 or Y3–4 space.

The role includes additional release time and a permanent management unit, with further units (e.g. sport, schoolwide events) available by negotiation.

We're looking for someone who can champion every tamaiti, building a safe, inclusive, culturally sustaining learning environment that reflects the aspirations of our whanau, hapu and iwi.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate :

Successful experience as a team leader and mentor

Deep understanding of Te Ao Maori and ability to whakamana Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Strengths in Structured Literacy and numeracy, inclusive practices, and effective behaviour management

Skills in fostering whanau engagement, assessment for learning, PB4L, digital learning, and inquiry-based approaches

Compassion, integrity, and strong organisational and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of the refreshed curriculum and current initiatives for assessment and learning.

We seek someone who is collaborative, reflective, and excited to create positive outcomes for all akonga while honouring mana and identity.

Terms and conditions, including base salary, are per the Primary Teachers' Collective Agreement

Actual base salary will be confirmed through salary assessment.

We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our kura – nau mai, haere mai!

How to apply

Please request an application pack BEFORE sending CV.

Physical address : 71 Whitmore Street, Kihikihi

Postal Address : 71 Whitmore Street, Kihikihi, Te Awamutu,

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