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Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School in Canterbury is seeking a kaiako for a permanent role commencing in Term 1, 2027. The school welcomes applicants who can contribute to a nurturing, engaging and culturally responsive learning environment for Years 1–8.

We value strong curriculum knowledge and a relationship-focused approach that connects with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues. Passion for The Arts, Cultural Leadership, or Sport/PE is highly desirable, with leadership opportunities possible.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a broad curriculum across English, Health and PE, Languages, Maths, Science and more
• Foster a culturally responsive classroom that is inclusive and values te reo Māori and diverse perspectives
• Collaborate with whānau and colleagues to create a supportive learning environment and strong student progress

Skills

Relationship building

Culturally responsive practice

Inclusive classroom

Curriculum knowledge

ROCK values alignment

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 a passionate, dedicated kaiako to join our team. This is a permanent position, which commences 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.

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.

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 Full-time, Permanent

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

Region Canterbury