Te Reo Year 7 to 10 Teacher

Southland Girls’ High School seeks an enthusiastic, and passionate Te Reo teacher to join our high-performing languages department, starting in term 1, 2027.

Working alongside our current teacher in charge of Te Reo Māori, your primary responsibility will be to deliver engaging, high-quality teaching to our Year 7 to 10 classes. You will help them develop their Te Reo proficiency, cultural understanding and confidence. You will build positive relationships with ākonga and whānau, support learners with different abilities and aspirations, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the school

The successful applicant will bring:

• strong proficiency in Te Reo Māori and sound knowledge of tikanga Māori
• effective teaching practice and knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and relevant NCEA assessment requirements
• the ability to teach in other curriculum areas
• a commitment to Māori student success and to supporting all ākonga to engage with Te Ao Māori
• a collaborative approach and the ability to encourage and mentor young people
• a willingness to support the integration of local mātauranga Māori by engaging with Te Pōhā

• using assessment information effectively to improve learner outcomes
• working collaboratively with members of the Languages Department to work towards our school goals
• being reflective and committed to ongoing professional learning.

Ideally, you will also bring skills and experience to support our Māori co-curricular programme, which includes:

• kapa haka
• supporting manaakitanga through Mihi Whakatau and Pohīri
• strengthening both whānau and community engagement
• growing participation in activities such as Ngā Manu Kōrero, Ngā Putangitangi and Polyfest

Additional Information:

• Applicants must hold a valid NZ work visa or be a NZ resident.
• Please list any other subjects you can teach.
• Position is based in Invercargill, New Zealand.