2 0.5 Release Teachers

Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School in Canterbury is seeking two kaiako for permanent 0.5 FTTE positions starting in Term 1 2027. There is no set year-level preference and candidates will be considered for roles across the kura based on experience, strengths, and interests.

The successful applicants will cover team leader/DP release and whānau teachers' classroom release, contributing to a nurturing, inclusive learning environment grounded in the school’s ROCK values.

Qualifications

• Relationship-focused approach building connections with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Commitment to nurturing, engaging, and culturally responsive learning environments.
• Positive, inclusive classroom culture where all learners feel supported.
• Strong curriculum knowledge and alignment with ROCK values.

Responsibilities

• Cover team leader/DP release and whānau teachers' classroom release.

Skills

Relationship-focused

Culturally responsive

Curriculum knowledge

Leadership potential

Job description

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About the role

Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna is a vibrant, inclusive primary school with a strong sense of community and a deep commitment to our ROCK values: Resilient, Outstanding, Connected and Kind.

We are seeking two passionate, dedicated kaiako to join our team.These are permanent 0.5 positions which commence in Term 1 2027. There is no set year-level preference at this stage. We are open to conversations about where you might best fit across our kura, based on your experience, strengths and interests. The successful candidates will be covering team leader/DP release and whānau teachers' classroom release.

Key qualities and attributes

We are looking for a kaiako who brings:

• a relationship-focused approach that builds strong, positive connections with tamariki, whānau and colleagues
• a commitment to creating a nurturing, engaging, and culturally responsive learning environment
• a positive, inclusive classroom culture and environment where all learners feel supported and inspired
• strong curriculum knowledge
• a drive to model and actively contribute to our school’s ROCK values.

Passion or experience in the arts, cultural leadership, or sport/PE is highly desirable, with potential leadership opportunities available for suitable candidates.

Timeline for recruitment

• Shortlisting: week of Monday 16 November
• Interviews: week of Monday 23 November
• Position commences: Wednesday 27 January 2027

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Part-time (0.5 FTTE), Permanent

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts

Region Canterbury