Assistant Whānau Leader (4 positions)

Tuakau College; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuakau College invites applications for an Assistant Whānau Leader to support student achievement, attendance, wellbeing and belonging within our Year 7–13 composite school and Whānau Hybrid Model. The role runs 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028 and offers opportunities for leadership development in a collaborative team.

Working alongside the Whānau Leader, you will monitor student progress, collaborate with whānau and staff, and contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture.

Qualifications

• Three-year specialist degree at Level 7 and teacher training Level 7.
• NZ teacher registration is an advantage.
• At least 5 years’ classroom experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support the monitoring of student achievement, attendance, and wellbeing.
• Work with students, whānau, tutors and teachers to coordinate support and interventions.
• Promote positive behaviour, restorative practices and student engagement.
• Contribute to the leadership of Tutor and Whare programmes.
• Foster a strong sense of identity, belonging, and connectedness for all learners.
• Build positive partnerships with whānau and the wider school community.

Skills

Relational leadership

Student wellbeing

Restorative practices

Team collaboration

Education

Three-year specialist degree Level 7

Teacher training Level 7 qualification

NZ Teachers Council registration (advantage)

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Pilot programme - Whānau Hybrid Model)

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Middle leadership

• English
• Health and physical education
• Learning languages
• Mathematics and statistics
• Science
• Social sciences
• Technology
• Te reo Māori
• The arts

2MMA's

We are seeking highly relational and student-centred educators to join our pastoral leadership team as Assistant Whānau Leaders within our Year 7 – Year 13 composite school structure. This is a fixed-term position commencing 28 th January 2027 and ending 27 th January 2028 (2MMA’s).

Working alongside the Whānau Leader, the Assistant Whānau Leader plays a key role in supporting student achievement, attendance, engagement, wellbeing, and belonging across a designated Year Level and Whānau. This role is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about building strong relationships and making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

The successful applicants will:

• support the monitoring of student achievement, attendance, and wellbeing
• work closely with students, whānau, tutors, and teachers to coordinate effective support and interventions
• promote positive behaviour, restorative practices, and student engagement
• contribute to the leadership of Tutor and Whare programmes
• foster a strong sense of identity, belonging, and connectedness for all learners
• build positive partnerships with whānau and the wider school community.

This role offers an opportunity for experienced or emerging pastoral leaders to develop their leadership capability while contributing to a collaborative and student-focused team.

For overseas applicants you are required to have a three-year specialist degree at Level 7 with a one-year teacher training Level 7 qualification. It is an advantage to have New Zealand teacher registration with the NZ Teachers Council. You must have a least 5 years’ experience in the classroom. Your conditions of work and salary are based on the Secondary Teachers Collective Agreement 2002-2025. The salary range is from $70779 ($34.02/hr) to $103086 ($49.56/hr). A salary assessment needs to be completed to decide the salary grade you will be placed on.

Join us in creating a culture where every learner feels connected, supported, and empowered to thrive.