Kaiako

Mangateretere School; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mangateretere School invites a passionate kaiako to join our small kura for 2027. Based on two composite classes of about 16 tamariki each, we focus on relationships, hands-on learning and real-world connections.

We value creativity, initiative and collaboration, and welcome applicants who build strong whānau ties and contribute to the wider kura life, aligning with our community ethos.

Qualifications

• Builds strong relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Has high expectations and a sound understanding of effective teaching and assessment.
• Brings creativity, initiative and enthusiasm to teaching and learning.
• Values te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and the identity of our tamariki.
• Is collaborative, adaptable and willing to contribute to the wider life of our kura.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities will be determined based on the strengths and experience of the successful applicant.

Skills

Relationship building

Creativity

Collaboration

Initiative

Enthusiasm for teaching

Job description

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

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Piki ake, kake ake - Rise, grow, strive for excellence.

We are looking for a passionate and committed kaiako to join our small kura in 2027.

Mangateretere School is a full primary school on the outskirts of Heretaunga, with strong intergenerational connections to our whānau, hapū, marae and local community.

With two composite classes of approximately 16 tamariki each, we offer an environment where relationships come first, tamariki are known, and learning is hands-on, purposeful and engaging.

Our approach combines strong, explicit teaching of literacy and pāngarau with inquiry, creativity and real-world learning experiences. Tuakana-tāina relationships, our in-school technology programme and the development of our marau-ā-kura are important parts of our direction.

We are looking for a kaiako who:

• Builds strong relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Has high expectations and a sound understanding of effective teaching and assessment.
• Brings creativity, initiative and enthusiasm to teaching and learning.
• Values te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and the identity of our tamariki.
• Is collaborative, adaptable and willing to contribute to the wider life of our kura.

We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their careers. Experience is valued, but finding the right person for our tamariki and kura is most important.

Teaching responsibilities will be determined based on the strengths and experience of the successful applicant.

If you're looking for a kura where you can really get to know your tamariki, bring your strengths and contribute to something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you.