Kaiako teaching position

Te Rōhutu Whio; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique primary school in the UK is looking for a passionate kaiako to foster a dynamic learning environment for primary students. This role involves promoting collaboration, inclusivity, and values like manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga, ensuring all students thrive. Candidates should hold a teaching certification and be ready to engage actively with the community and curriculum.

Qualifications

• Passion for quality teaching and learning.
• Experience in primary education with certified teaching.
• Ability to promote inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Foster a collaborative learning environment.
• Contribute to students' holistic learning experiences.
• Develop curriculum in various subjects including English and Te reo Māori.

Skills

Quality teaching and learning

Inclusion beliefs

Teaching experience and style

Views on te ao Māori

Collaborative practice

Curriculum contributions

Co-curricular contributions

Impact on school culture

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Overview

Te Rōhutu Whio Canterbury is a unique school in Aotearoa with Auraki English-medium, Reorua bi-lingual Māori-medium and purpose-built Hangarau Technology hubs. We are seeking a kaiako who will help create the heart of our school by collaborating with staff to foster a remarkable culture and deliver high-quality teaching and learning for our ākonga. The successful applicant will embrace Te Tiriti o Waitangi, develop their use of te reo Māori, and stay future-focused to ensure ākonga acquire skills for a changing world.

You will be a kaiako who embraces tamariki passions and cares for hauora. You will uphold our values in a collaborative learning space and contribute to our school culture.

Our values

• Kotahitanga: working together in unity to achieve our goals
• Manaakitanga: showing respect, care and empathy
• Whanaungatanga: being, and feeling, part of a big whānau
• Kaitiakitanga: caring for taonga including people and our environment
• Rangatiratanga: showing leadership and respect

What we are looking for

We want to understand who you are, what you are passionate about and what drives you. To help us understand this, please articulate:

• passion for quality teaching and learning
• beliefs on inclusion
• teaching experience and style
• views on te ao Māori
• views on collaborative practice
• what you can offer in curriculum areas
• what you can offer in co-curricular areas
• views on hauora and how you can positively impact our school culture

Our community is very important. You will need to value and respond to them to build rapport and strong collaborative relationships.

Role specifics

Full time, Permanent

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Subjects often associated with this role include English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori and The arts.

How to apply

Please apply to Cindy Nielsen, Acting Kaihautū Principal, including your covering letter, curriculum vitae and applicant declaration form. Email: [e-mail] | Phone: [phone]

Vacancy reference #: 1HApLL. Closes 4pm 02 October 2025.

School details

Type: Full Primary

Authority: State

Gender: Co-Ed

Decile: 0

Roll: 316

Website: terohutuwhio.school.nz/

School number: 712

Physical address: 85 Kate Sheppard Drive, Rolleston