Kaiako – team leader

Kaiako – team leader

Full time, Permanent

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Ākonga at Te Kura choose subjects based on their interests, accessing learning online supported by kaiako who guide, inspire, and drive engagement. Kaiako provide pastoral care and connect with ākonga through regularhuinga ako— online or face to face — where learners connect and strengthen their sense of belonging.

We're looking for a kaiako to join our Central South region, who can manaaki ākonga to engage and achieve their goals within their personalised learning program. We are a kura who work across learning areas and levels to provide a one size fits one model. Te Kura is a unique organisation who supports the education ecosystem of Aotearoa | New Zealand.

In this role you will :

• Lead, manage and support a multidisciplinary team of kaimahi
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality teaching and pastoral support to ākonga
• Undertake a Kaimanaaki role as a key part of your mahi. This role focuses on the value and importance on the pastoral support you will provide to your group of ākonga
• Engage with ākonga & whānau in Face to face and online contexts
• Bring our local curriculum Te Ara Pounamu, to life for ākonga

Kaiako engage with our ākonga online and face-to-face at huinga ako (advisories) and events, and work onsite in our regional offices. Te Kura aims to provide flexible working arrangements, so Kaiako are able to request to work from home for up to two days per week.

As a team leader you will be thrive in a busy environment, show initiative, have excellent communication skills and be self-motivated. You will also have :

Physical address :

11 Portland Crescent, Thorndon, Wellington

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