Biology and Science Kaiako

Ko wai mātou | About us

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised learning programmes from early childhood to NCEA Level 3.

Our ākonga are at the centre of all we do. We are privileged to have the opportunity to support many ākonga on their learning journey including many at risk ākonga.

Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities. Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position

We are looking for a creative, innovative secondary kaiako (teacher) who’s a subject expert in biology and science to join our Northern region team in our Auckland tari.

Kaiako at Te Kura engage with our ākonga online and face-to-face at huinga ako (advisories) and events and work onsite with colleagues in our regional offices. Te Kura aims to provide flexible working arrangements, so kaiako can request work from home for up to 2 days per week.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

It is essential that you have a sound knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and assessment requirements and are willing to learn, innovate, work collaboratively and build effective relationships.

You'll be future orientated and understand how the use of technology, together with your enthusiasm, vision and commitment improves education outcomes for all our students, Māori and Pasifika learners in particular.

To view the full advertisement and find out if this role is right for you, click the link and apply today!