Classroom Release and Mathematics Acceleration Teacher

Kirwee Model School; Kirwee; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirwee Model School in Canterbury seeks a student-centred teacher to join our collaborative team in 2027. We seek an educator who leads with manaakitanga, balancing high expectations with strong relationships so every child feels a genuine sense of belonging.

The role requires curriculum and acceleration expertise in mathematics, strong foundational literacy and numeracy, adaptability to cover releases and acceleration blocks, and a data-driven, culturally responsive approach.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver explicit instruction in mathematics and literacy/numeracy using evidence-based frameworks.
• Ability to shift between classroom release coverage and mathematics acceleration blocks.
• Skilled in diagnostic assessments and formative checks to identify and address misconceptions.

Responsibilities

• Lead explicit instruction and targeted acceleration blocks in mathematics across year levels.
• Collaborate with leadership and kaiako to build cohesive learning connections within the school.

Skills

Curriculum & acceleration

Adaptability

Data-driven

Cultural focus

Collaborative spirit

Job description

Kirwee Model School seeks a student-centred teacher to join our collaborative team in 2027. We seek an educator who leads with manaakitanga, balancing high expectations with strong relationships so every child feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Key requirements

• Curriculum and acceleration expertise: Proven ability to deliver explicit instruction and targeted small-group mathematics acceleration using evidence-based frameworks (such as the 6-step Rollins Acceleration Framework), along with strong foundational literacy and numeracy.
• Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to transition seamlessly between classroom release coverage and specialised mathematics acceleration blocks across different year levels, bringing a versatile "reliever toolkit" when required.
• Data-driven and diagnostic: Skilled in using immediate diagnostic skills assessments and continuous formative checks to notice, recognise, pin down misconceptions, and respond to student learning needs.
• Cultural and social focus: Committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Whare Mauri Ora hauora framework, School-Wide Positive Behaviour for Learning (SW PB4L), and restorative practice.
• Collaborative spirit: A proactive team player dedicated to professional trust, direct dialogue, and working collaboratively alongside leadership and classroom kaiako to build cohesive learning connections across our school.

If you embody our values of Moemoeā, Mātauranga, Manawanui, and Manaakitanga, we would love to hear from you!