RTLB Te Whiri Kōkō Cluster 26

We invite passionate, trained RTLB or experienced NZ fully registered teachers to join this large dynamic cluster in a maternity leave position. Starting 28 January 2027. Full-time, 1 MU + SDA. Position in the Northern Team, based in Tararua.

The successful applicant will have:

A Degree qualification or higher.

A current NZ practicing certificate.

Extensive experience in New Zealand education.

Commitment to tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership in Aotearoa.

Commitment to becoming culturally competent with diverse Pacific learners.

Commitment to ongoing professional learning.

Ability to work collaboratively with others from a strength-based and inclusive perspective.

Proven skills in supporting students with diverse needs and their teachers.

Experience and/or ability to work across Years 2-10.

Commitment to engaging with whānau/families.

Sound ICT skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

A full driver’s license and be willing to use their own vehicle for work purposes (reimbursed).

Other strengths:

Experience teaching in immersion or bi-lingual Māori settings.

RTLB qualification and experience.

Experience in learning support.

Structured Literacy and Numeracy.

Leadership experience.

Applications close 6 November 2026 12 noon.

Please request an application pack from Cathy Reitsma. [email protected] Phone 027 6083729. For more information contact the Cluster Manager [email protected] Phone 0275274401 and go to our website http://www.tewhirikoko.ac.nz/about-te-whiri-koko.html