Head of Subject Te Reo Māori

Long Bay College; Hibiscus Coast; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Bay College in Auckland is seeking an experienced Te Reo Māori teacher to lead and deliver the Year 9–13 curriculum, including Scholarship. The role may become permanent for the right candidate, with base salary governed by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA).

Starting January 2027, the successful applicant will work with the Head of Māori and support Māori students within a strong professional community that values evidence-based practice and high-quality teaching.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Te Reo Māori to Year 9–13.
• Strong curriculum knowledge and engagement with evidence-based practice.
• Committed to high-quality teaching and professional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Teach Te Reo Māori to Year 9–13 including Scholarship.
• Lead and contribute to curriculum development for Te Reo Māori.
• Engage with evidence-based practice and professional learning communities.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Te Reo Māori passion

Evidence-based practice

Classroom practitioner

Education

Registered teacher

Job description

Starting January 2027

He karanga tēnei ki tētahi pouako matatau i te reo Māori me ōna tikanga. Ko Te Kāreti o Te Oneroa o Kahu te kāreti mōu. E hiahia ana mātou ki tētahi pouako, māna ngā ākonga, ngā Kaupapa Māori katoa anō hoki e tipu.

Why Long Bay College?

Proven academic excellence

Our students achieve outstanding results, including all-time high NCEA endorsement and University Entrance rates.

Research-informed practice

Our educational philosophy, Tino Akoranga, is culturally responsive, research-informed and classroom-tested, aligned with a knowledge-rich curriculum.

A supportive professional community

Join a committed team of staff who support our Māori students and our Head of Māori, and work alongside one other Te Reo Māori teacher. Our principal champions this important work.

Our Te Reo Māori curriculum

Due to a 32-week study award, we seek an inspiring educational leader to teach and lead Te Reo Māori, offered from Year 9 to Year 13 including Scholarship. The role may become permanent for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate

We welcome applications from experienced and beginning teachers. You will demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and a passion for Te Reo Māori, be a positive and consistent classroom practitioner, commit to high‑quality teaching, and engage openly with evidence‑based practice.

The terms and conditions of this position, including base salary and hours of work, are governed by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA). The base salary for trained and registered teachers currently ranges from $62,862 to $105,686, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and teaching experience. An individual’s actual base salary will be determined through a formal salary assessment once an appointment is confirmed.

The Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement can be viewed at:

https://www.education.govt.nz/education-professionals/schools-year-0-13/people-and-employment/secondary-teachers-collective-and-individual-employment-agreements