0.5 literacy acceleration kaiako | teacher

Part time, Permanent, FTTE up to : 0.5

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

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

Te Kura o Tiori - Burnham School is seeking an exceptional, experienced, and fully NZ-registered l iteracy acceleration teacher to join our supportive, dedicated learning support team in a part-time (0.5 FTE) capacity . For the successful applicant, there may be an opportunity to negotiate further part-time hours and a fixed-term leadership unit for leading English across the school for the 2026 school year only.

This vital position focuses on accelerating the literacy progress of targeted students who require intensive, evidence-based support from Y0-6. This is primarily a small-group and one-on-one teaching role , delivered across four days (Monday to Thursday) .

You will be responsible for :

• Designing and delivering high-quality, systematic, and explicit instruction aligned with the Science of Reading and a Structured Literacy approach .
• Driving measurable progress in core literacy skills (phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension) through targeted acceleration.
• Building strong, genuine connections with our tamariki and whānau , integrating seamlessly into our positive school culture.

We are looking for a teacher who :

Please note : This role is not suitable for applicants who have not taught New Zealand Structured Literacy.

If you want to make a real contribution to our school community, we encourage you to apply! We would love you to apply by completing our application form, sending us your curriculum vitae and a covering letter.

How to apply

Please send your application form, covering letter CV, and direct enquiries to :

Physical address :

56 Godley Road, Burnham

Postal Address :

56 Godley Road, Burnham, 7600

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