2 Kaiako – Te Pito (Years 0 to 2) and Te Kakano (Years 3 to 4)

1. Kaiako – Te Pito (Year 0 to 2 Rumaki)

We are seeking a high-energy kaiako to lay strong foundations in Te reo Māori, pānui, tuhituhi, pāngarau, and tikanga for our teina as they begin their kura journey in Te Pito, Tauhara Te Ahorangi.

Key responsibilities and attributes:

• High-level fluency in Te Reo Māori and a deep connection to Tikanga Māori.
• Understanding of early primary pedagogy, play-based immersion, and relational learning.
• Ability to weave local pakiwaitara, waiata, and Tuwharetoatanga into daily routines.
• Dedication to creating a warm, safe environment grounded in manaakitanga and whanaungatanga.

2. Kaiako – Te Kakano (Year 3 and 4 Rumaki)

We are looking for a dynamic and engaging educator to guide our Year 3 and 4 tamariki in Te Kakano as they build language fluency, critical thinking, and confidence in their cultural capability.

Key responsibilities and attributes:

• High-level fluency in Te Reo Māori with confidence delivering Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.
• Ability to design a rich localised curriculum connecting tamariki to our local maunga, moana, marae, and hapū.
• Strong classroom management and positive relational practices that elevate student achievement.
• Enthusiasm for co-curricular leadership, particularly assisting with or tutoring our kapa haka groups and regional competition team.

What we offer

• Collaborative whānau: Work alongside a supportive, dedicated, and caring teaching team across Tauhara Primary School.
• Culturally grounded environment: Strong commitment to local Te Reo Māori, tikanga, and Ngāti Tūwharetoa identity.
• Kapa haka leadership: Opportunity to play an active role in shaping our brand-new regional competition team and school-wide kapa haka clubs.
• Professional growth: Continuous support for your teaching journey, te reo development, and leadership pathways.