Junior Kaiako (Year 1) Term 1 parental leave cover

Mahora School; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahora School in Hawke's Bay, NZ seeks a Junior Kaiako for Year 1 to cover a parental leave term from 27 January 2027 to 9 April 2027. This full-time fixed-term position supports a Kākano (Years 0–2) team.

The successful applicant will be NZ registered with a current practising certificate and will contribute to strong relationships with tamariki and whānau, and to early literacy and numeracy development within a collaborative junior team.

Qualifications

• Must be NZ registered teacher with current practising certificate.
• Fixed-term role for Term 1 2027; suitable for beginning teachers.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 1 for Term 1 2027 at Mahora School.
• Collaborate with the Kākano (Years 0–2) team.
• Build consistent, respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Support early literacy and numeracy development within a junior context.

Skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Early literacy

Te Tiriti

Education

NZ teacher registration

Job description

Junior Kaiako (Year 1) Term 1 parental leave cover

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 09/04/2027 (Parental Leave Cover)

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

One of our permanent Kākano kaiako will be on parental leave during Term 1, 2027. We are therefore seeking an enthusiastic and committed kaiako to join our Kākano (Years 0–2) team in a full-time, fixed-term position for the term.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Builds consistent, respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau
• Works collaboratively within a settled junior team
• Has solid foundations in early literacy and numeracy
• Brings culturally responsive practice and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Our motto, Piki Haere – keep climbing, underpins everything we do at Mahora. Together with our whakataukī and school values, it reflects our commitment to continual growth, strong relationships and creating a kura where tamariki and kaiako can thrive.

Applicants must be a New Zealand registered teacher and hold a current practising certificate. This position is suitable for a beginning teacher.

A separate full-time, fixed-term junior teaching position for the full 2027 school year is also being advertised. Applicants are welcome to apply for either or both positions and should clearly indicate this in their application.