Leader of Learning (Junior)

Are you a highly skilled leader who is deeply committed to the best outcomes for every learner and using your leadership skills to harness the infinite potential groups of people can achieve together?

Would you love the opportunity to continue to design, set up and lead our junior team with a focus on high quality learning and learning design that has the child at the centre and deeply engages them with a sense of purpose, responsibility and connectedness to the world? Then come and join the Te Rau Horopito adventure!

Te Rau Horopito opened in Term 1, 2026. We are a full-primary school with a current roll of 120 ākonga. The kura is expected to grow rapidly to over 450 students within three years of opening, with a master plan for 1000 students.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic junior leader to the role of Leader of Learning (Junior) within our kura. Our current Leader of Learning has shifted roles enabling this position to become available. This position begins in term one 2027. Leaders of Learning will commence with 2 permanent and 1 fixed-term unit.

You will work alongside our other Leader of Learning (Senior), kaiako, the Tumuaki, Tumuaki Tuarua and the community to embed the vision, values, and strategic direction of the kura. Our kura is dedicated to our nation’s bicultural character while being able to serve our diverse community. Ideal candidates will be Te Tiriti partners and allies who are flexible and caring, protect the taonga of all languages and cultures, and have an inclusive mindset.

If you believe this is the opportunity for you, please email your application to [email protected]. In one email please include all of the following:

CV and cover letter

Completed application form

eTell video (see information pack for more details)