Kaiako / team leader

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

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We are seeking a passionate, proven, and highly effective team leader and class teacher to join our kura in 2025. 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 whānau, hapū and iwi.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate :

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

Terms and conditions, including base salary, are per the Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement 2023–2025. 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, 3800

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