Kaiako Year 4 (Possibly Years 3 and 4)

Kia ora! Are you looking for a welcoming, supportive kura where you can grow as a kaiako and make a real difference?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated kaiako to join our Strathmore whānau for a 1-year fixed-term position in 2027.

The position is currently for a Year 4 class, although this may become a Year 3 and 4 composite depending on our 2027 school roll.

About our kura

Strathmore School is a vibrant, multicultural primary school in Tokoroa, with a roll of approximately 196 tamariki. We are proud of our strong Māori and Pasifika community, including Cook Islands, Samoan and Tongan whānau.

Our school is guided by our PB4L REAL values:

• R – Respect
• E – Excellence
• A – Attitude
• L – Leadership.

We value positive relationships, cultural identity, student wellbeing and creating engaging learning experiences where all tamariki can succeed.

You'll be joining a friendly, supportive team of staff and whānau who genuinely care about our tamariki and one another.

Who we're looking for

We would love to hear from someone who:

• builds positive, respectful relationships with tamariki, colleagues and whānau
• creates an inclusive, engaging and culturally responsive learning environment
• has a positive attitude, is collaborative and is willing to learn and grow
• has an understanding of structured literacy approaches, with BSLA and The Code by Liz Kane training preferable
• is confident teaching mathematics, or willing to develop their practice using PRIME Mathematics, our main maths resource
• embraces our PB4L REAL values and contributes positively to school life.

Beginning teachers are warmly encouraged to apply. We offer a supportive environment where you can develop your teaching practice alongside experienced and encouraging colleagues.

Candidates must be residing in New Zealand. No international candidates will be considered.