Classroom Kaiako/Teacher

Whangarei Intermediate; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Whangārei Intermediate School seeks a passionate, energetic teacher to join our dedicated team for a full-time permanent position commencing 27 January 2027. The role covers Y7-8 akonga with a focus on a Specialist Teaching Model from 2027 and strong pastoral care within the homeroom.

The successful applicant will bring curriculum strengths (arts, technology, science, PE, languages) to teach specialist subjects while maintaining core delivery and contributing to co-curricular life in a

Qualifications

• Proven success in accelerating student achievement, especially for Māori and Pasifika learners.
• Excellence in pedagogy tailored for Y7-8 students.
• Strong practical skills in te reo Māori and tikanga Māori; commitment to Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Ability to build mana-enhancing relationships with akonga, staff and whānau.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to co-curricular life (sports, arts, cultural groups).

Responsibilities

• Teach specialist subjects while maintaining strong core curriculum in homeroom.
• Utilise personal curriculum strengths (arts, technology, science, PE, languages).
• Deliver pastoral care and support to akonga.
• Contribute to co-curricular life and school culture.
• Engage with Tirohanga/Vision and Te Ao Māori values.

Skills

Māori & Pasifika achievement

Pedagogy for Y7-8

Te reo/Māori tikanga

Relationships with akonga/whānau

Co-curricular involvement

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

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

Suitable for beginning teachers

Whangārei Intermediate School seeks a passionate, energetic, and highly effectiveClassroom Kaiakoto join our dedicated team.

This is afull-time, permanentpositioncommencing 27 January 2027,working with our exciting and diverseY7 and 8 akonga.

We are on a transformative journey towards a school-wideSpecialist Teaching Modelfrom 2027. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in this transition, utilizing their personal curriculum strength (e.g., arts, technology, science, PE, languages) to teach specialist subjects while maintaining strongpastoral careand core curriculum delivery in their homeroom.

OurTirohanga/Visionis focused on building strong relationships (Mā te Whānaungatanga) so that knowledge is acquired (Kā Whai Mātauranga te Akonga) enabling the learner to stand with confidence (Ka tū Rangatira).

We are seeking a teacher who is committed to creating a positive, caring learning community. You will thrive in a collaborative environment and have a deep understanding of theNew Zealand Curriculumat the intermediate level.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Proven success inaccelerating student achievement, particularly forMāori and Pasifika learners.
• Excellence in pedagogy tailored for Y7-8 students.
• Strong practical skills in te reo and tikanga Māoriand an active commitment toTe Ao MāoriandTe Tiriti o Waitangi.
• The ability to build strong,mana-enhancing relationshipswith akonga, staff, and whānau.
• Acollaborative mindsetand a commitment to contributing fully to the co-curricular life of the school (e.g., sports, arts, cultural groups).

You will receive a supportive and collaborative environment, an immediate focus on nurturing your curriculum strengths, ampleprofessional developmentopportunities, and a well-resourced school with a strong focus onstaff wellbeing.

Become a vital part of our school's future!