Whanau Leader

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date : 26 / 01 / 2026, End Date : 16 / 12 / 2026 (Maternity leave)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 2FTUAre you an exceptional classroom teacher looking for the next step in your leadership journey?

Or are you an experienced leader wanting to be part of Pokeno School's exciting growth?

Pokeno School is a full primary school in the heart of a growing community.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a passionate teacher to lead a team within our kura.Due to a current whanau leader going on maternity leave for

• we are looking for someone to fill the position for a year.

We are asking applicants to state their preferred year level : Junior (new entrant / Y1, Y2)Middle (Y3–4)Senior (Y5–6, Y7–8)One day a week release is provided to support leadership responsibilities.The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to collaborate, build and maintain positive relationships, work hard, and bring a great sense of humour to their role.At Pokeno School, we provide a supportive environment where work-life balance is valued.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and forward-thinking school community.We are looking for someone who : Is an excellent classroom practitionerWorks collaboratively with colleagues, students, and whanauHas strong relationship-building skillsLeads by example with enthusiasm and integrityValues a positive and inclusive school cultureExperience or knowledge in any of the following would be an advantage : PB4L (positive behaviour for learning)Mitey (wellbeing and mental health in education)Little Learners Love Literacy (for a junior position)Maths No Problem.Please note that this is a fixed term position for

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