Year 6 - 8 Scale A Release Teacher

We are seeking a passionate, proven, and highly effective class release kaiako to join our kura in Term 1, 2027.

This is a rewarding opportunity to teach in our dynamic Year 6–8 classroom, working closely alongside our Auraki Team Leader to maintain seamless, high-quality learning programmes.

We are looking for someone who can champion every tamaiti, building a safe, inclusive, and culturally sustaining learning environment that reflects the aspirations of our whānau, hapū, and iwi.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Successful experience as a classroom kaiako (or beginning teacher).
• A deep understanding of Te Ao Māori and a strong commitment to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice.
• Strengths in Structured Literacy and Numeracy, inclusive practices, and positive, restorative behaviour management (PB4L).
• Skills in assessment for learning, digital learning, inquiry-based approaches, and fostering strong whānau engagement.
• Compassion, integrity, and strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum and current assessment initiatives (desirable).
• An interest or strength in sports and/or the arts (advantageous).

We seek someone collaborative, reflective, and excited to create positive outcomes for all ākonga while upholding their mana and identity.