Education Gazette
Structured Literacy Support Kaiako
Alexandra Primary School · Otago
About the role
Are you a passionate, enthusiastic, and experienced educator dedicated to accelerating student achievement in literacy? Alexandra Primary School is looking for a skilled kaiako to join our school team for 2027.
This is a fixed-term, 0.5 FTTE position focused on delivering targeted literacy intervention across our Year 0–6 area. Working alongside our classroom kaiako, you will support ākonga through tailored small-group instruction and one-to-one learning to boost confidence, progress, and achievement.
To ensure consistent support and momentum for our learners, this role will ideally be spread across multiple days each week.
Key requirements and desired qualifications:
- Structured literacy expertise: Experience and formal qualification in structured literacy approaches—specifically Multisensory Structured Language (MSL)—is highly desirable.
- Targeted instruction: Proven ability to assess learning needs and deliver high-impact 1:1 and small-group literacy intervention.
- Collaborative mindset: Strong interpersonal skills to work in close partnership with classroom kaiako, learning support teams, and whānau.
- Learner-centred approach: Passion for creating a positive, encouraging environment where ākonga feel empowered to succeed.
Direct enquiries to:
Fiona Mackley, Principal
- Phone
- 03 448 8340
- [email protected]
How to apply
Please email your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]
Reference 1HB1Ue
Role details
- Role
- Kaiako
- Sector
- Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
- Position
- Part-time (0.5 FTTE), fixed-term
- Dates
- 28 January 2027 to 16 December 2027
- Reason for fixed-term position
- Implementation of a fixed-term project for 2027.
- Incentives and allowances
- None listed
- Learning areas
- English
- Region
- Otago
About Alexandra Primary School
2 Ventry Street
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Reference 1HB1Ue · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB1Ue
