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2 Kaiako Rumaki

Te Kura O Te Teko · Bay of Plenty

Full-timePermanentSuitable for beginning teachers

About the role

Te Kura o Te Teko seeks a culturally grounded educational leader to support the Tumuaki and strengthen teaching, learning and wellbeing across our kura.

Situated in the heart of Te Teko, our kura is deeply connected to tamariki, whānau, hapū and our wider hapori. Our Rumaki and Auraki pathways uphold identity, language and culture so that all ākonga can thrive and succeed as Māori.

Our new Kaiako Rumaki

  • Uphold Ngāti Awatanga, te reo Māori, tikanga and Te Aka Matua o Te Kura o Te Teko.
  • Demonstrate strong proficiency in te reo Māori and a commitment to teaching and learning through te reo Māori.
  • Deliver engaging, culturally grounded learning that strengthens literacy, mathematics and progress across Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.
  • Use assessment to understand each ākonga’s strengths, identify next steps and guide teaching.
  • Nurture ākonga wellbeing, belonging and success through inclusive classroom practice.
  • Work collaboratively with kaiako and kaiāwhina, sharing knowledge and contributing to the life of our kura.
  • Build trusted relationships with tamariki, whānau, hapū and iwi to support learning and aspirations.
  • We seek two caring and reflective kaiako who demonstrate Te Manaakitanga, Te Kotahitanga and Te Tauakitanga, with clear communication and a commitment to equitable participation and success for all ākonga.
  • These are two Rumaki classroom teaching positions for 2027. Classroom placements and responsibilities will be discussed and agreed between the Tumuaki and the successful applicants.

More about the role

  • Kaiako Application Pack · PDF, 239 KBKaiako Application Pack (Kaiako Application Pack.pdf)OpenDownload

Direct enquiries to:

Contessa Burgess (Acting), Principal

How to apply

Email your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]

Reference 1HB1Sj

Application documents

  • Kaiako APPLICATION FORM · Word, 63 KBKaiako APPLICATION FORM (Kaiako APPLICATION FORM.docx)OpenDownload

Role details

Role
Kaiako
Sector
Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
Position
Full-time, permanent
Incentives and allowances
None listed
Learning areas
Hangarau, Hauora, Ngā Toi, Pāngarau, Reo Matatini, Taiao, Tikanga-ā-iwi
Region
Bay of Plenty

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Reference 1HB1Sj · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB1Sj