Bilingual Scale A Kaiako - Years 4 to 6

Pareawa Banks Avenue School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pareawa Banks Avenue School is seeking outstanding certificated teachers to join our first bilingual unit, teaching across Years 1–8 with te reo Māori and tikanga as foundations. We value collaboration, growth mindset, and building strong relationships with ākonga, whānau and colleagues, with a commitment to continuous professional growth and high-quality teaching practice.

We are a diverse, supportive community focused on HEART values, with a welcoming environment that nurtures learners and

Qualifications

• Must be a certificated teacher and eligible to work in NZ.
• Ability to build strong relationships with ākonga, whānau and colleagues.
• Commitment to bilingual teaching and te reo Māori as foundations.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Year 1–8 in a bilingual unit.
• Contribute to high-quality teaching practices and professional growth.

Skills

Growth mindset

Collaborative

Empathy

Professionalism

Relationship building

Education

NZ teaching certification

Job description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

At Pareawa Banks Avenue School, we are seeking outstanding teachers who embrace a growth mindset and who are deeply committed to ensuring every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive.

We are looking for a collaborative, reflective practitioner who brings energy, empathy, and professionalism to their work. You will be someone who builds strong, respectful relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues, and who is committed to continuous professional growth and high-quality teaching practice.

This is our first bilingual unit and we are looking for a Kaiako committed to nurturing and supporting our Māori learners withte reo me ōna tikanga as the foundation.

Why join us at Pareawa Banks Avenue School?

As a kaiako | teacher in our kura, you will be joining:

• a multi-cultural school where everyone works together in a genuine manner to include and celebrate one another because we all have value
• dedicated and hard-working staff who are committed to our learners and our HEART values. We go above and beyond to help students reach their potential
• compassionate staff who have an understanding of families' individual circumstances within a diverse community
• a learning community where students have access to many extra-curricular activities
• a strengths-based culture where unique skills, interests, and passions are genuinely valued and nurtured
• a team who are committed to high-quality PLD and using reflective practice
• a friendly and welcoming environment that has a real community feel and beautiful grounds that constantly evolve to meet the needs of our learners.