Glentunnel School Canterbury

Scale A kaiako

Position: Year group/class is to be negotiated.

Our wonderful rural school of 105 students, set in an incredible environment with awesome ākonga, kaimahi, BoT and parents/caregivers, is seeking an enthusiastic kaiako who is collaborative, has a growth mindset, is committed to inclusive education and passionate about child-centred learning. 

This is an opportunity to join a highly motivated, enthusiastic and supportive teaching and leadership team with a positive school culture where ākonga thrive and demonstrate the school values of Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Mahi Tahi and Wananga.

We are looking for a kaiako who:

• Enjoys being challenged, is a team player who brings energy to their position
• Is relationship-based and positively engages with tamariki and whānau in partnership
• Has sound pedagogical knowledge and uses culturally responsive practice
• Thrives in a collaborative, creative and fun environment
• Will promote self-efficacy, integrated inquiry and innovation.

If you are passionate about meeting the needs of tamariki and are able to provide engaging learning experiences, we look forward to hearing from you. Please state your strengths and areas of interest in the covering letter. If you would like to visit the school for a 30 minute tour then please get in touch.

Short-listing: Friday 30 August 2024. Applicants emailed.

Interview date: Monday 2 September (online Teams or face-to-face).

Position commences: Monday 27 January 2025 and concludes Friday 12 December 2025.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Please see the documents on the school website under ’Our Team’  then, ‘Staff Vacancies’.