Year 4–6 Team Leader

Great people. Great location. Exciting possibilities! Imagine working just minutes from the beach, with the forest on your doorstep and an incredible backyard full of opportunities for learning.

At Rāwhiti School, we're a vibrant Year 0–8 kura in the heart of New Brighton. We value strong relationships, collaboration, creativity and making the most of our unique coastal environment.

We're looking for an inspiring, forward-thinking team leader who is excited about growing people, shaping learning and being part of our journey.

Role commences 28 January 2027.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Build strong, genuine relationships with ākonga, whānau and colleagues, placing people at the heart of everything they do.
• Inspire, support and grow others through positive, effective leadership.
• Lead high-quality teaching and learning, particularly in literacy and mathematics.
• Thrive in a collaborative teaching and learning environment.
• Champion te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Embrace taiao, connecting learning with our natural environment and local community.
• Bring energy, initiative and a great sense of humour!

This is your opportunity to lead a team, influence the direction of our kura and make a real difference in our kura.