Curriculum Leader Kaiako - Structured Literacy

Maketu School; Maketu; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maketu School in the Bay of Plenty invites a kaiako to join our English-medium pathway and work with our tumuaki and kaiako to strengthen structured literacy. The permanent unit recognises your role in supporting colleagues, moderating learner work, and using assessment to tailor teaching and accelerate progress.

We welcome applicants who bring practical literacy experience, build strong relationships with tamariki and whānau, and grow te reo Māori while contributing to our local curriculum.

Qualifications

• Experience with structured literacy and ability to tailor teaching based on learner progress.
• Builds trusting relationships with tamariki and whānau, creating an inclusive classroom.
• Willingness to grow te reo Māori and contribute to local curriculum development.
• Enjoys collaborative practice and sharing effective teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Teach in our English-medium pathway and support literacy development.
• Moderate learner work and use assessment to identify needs and progression.
• Collaborate with tumuaki and kaiako to share effective practice and support colleagues.

Skills

Structured literacy

Relationships with tamariki/whānau

Te Reo Māori

Collaborative teaching

Job description

Maketu School in the Bay of Plenty invites a kaiako to join our English-medium pathway and work with our tumuaki and kaiako to strengthen structured literacy. The permanent unit recognises your role in supporting colleagues, moderating learner work, and using assessment to tailor teaching and accelerate progress.

We welcome applicants who bring practical literacy experience, build strong relationships with tamariki and whānau, and grow te reo Māori while contributing to our local curriculum.