Teacher-In-Charge Of Te Reo Maori

OverviewFull time, Fixed term, Start Date : 31 / 10 / 2025, End Date : 31 / 10 / 2025 (Maternity leave)Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher — Te reo Maori — 1MUTe Kura Kohine o Ahuriri - Napier Girls' High School sits upon Mataruahou, overlooking Ahuriri, Napier, and provides education for students in Y9-13.

Our kura is one of the oldest in Aotearoa for kohine, young women.

Our values of Manaakitanga, Kairangi Whaiaro and Whanaungatanga underpin our kaupapa of empowering akonga to achieve success and fulfilment for themselves, whanau and the wider community.

"Ma te whakapapa pounamu, ka puta mai te taonga, he rite ano te reo Maori" - As we smoothen the layers of greenstone, the treasure from within emerges... much like the Maori language.

We are seeking an earnest and passionate teacher to join our Languages department for a maternity cover in

We have 5 levels of Te Reo Maori at our kura, all classes are connected by the tuakana / teina relationships of our atua wahine.

This position will grow the success of our reo Maori classes, as well as work alongside our kahui Maori - Maori student council to support kaupapa Maori through-out our school.

We welcome any kaiako with connections, skills and ideas to share.ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality teaching of Te Reo Maori to students in Y9-13.Contribute to the development of te reo Maori curriculum and student engagement.Collaborate with kahui Maori, staff, and whanau to support kaupapa Maori across the school.Support rangatahi leadership development and participate in kapa haka, hakinakina where appropriate.Qualifications and desirable attributesA teaching qualificationAbility to converse in and teach Te Reo MaoriEnjoy working with rangatahiAbility to build relationships with tauira, whanau, school staff and communityExperience with Kapa Haka, Hakinakina and fostering Maori leadership is an advantage.Terms and start dateThis is a full-time, fixed-term maternity cover position, beginning in October

• ; a later start date, up to January
• , could be considered.How to applyPlease send your application to
• , including your CV, a cover letter and a copy of our application form.If you have any questions about the role or our school, don't hesitate to get in touch.Physical address : Clyde Road, Bluff Hill, Napier

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