Kaiako

Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi; Northland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTSA Priority teacher supply allowance

Maori immersion teacher allowance (MIT

Job summary

Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi in Northland, New Zealand invites a certificated kaiako to join our Level 3 bilingual kura on a fixed-term maternity leave cover from 03 February 2027 to 17 December 2027. Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) with a focus on New Entrants, delivering English, health and physical education, maths and science, te reo Māori and the arts.

We value strong relationships, PB4L and Relationships First, and a proactive literacy approach, using local culture to engage

Qualifications

• Current NZ teaching certification and eligibility to teach in NZ.
• Experience teaching primary/intermediate (Years 1–8).
• Ability to deliver structured literacy and integrate te reo Māori.
• Willingness to work across kura and embrace PB4L and Relationships First.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Years 1–8 with focus on New Entrants.
• Deliver programmes in English, health & physical education, maths, science, social sciences, technology, te reo Māori and the arts.
• Foster strong whānau and community relationships and implement PB4L and Relationships First.

Skills

English proficiency

Te reo Māori

Structured literacy

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Kaiako

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 03/02/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Maternity Leave)

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 artsPTSA Priority teacher supply allowance, Maori immersion teacher allowance (MITA).

We are a small rural school south of Whangārei, seeking an enthusiastic kaiako to become part of our small but effective whānau at Portland School - Te Kura o Tikorangi.

We are proud to be a Level 3 bilingual kura, where proficiency or a strong passion for te reo Māori is essential. The use of te reo Māori, waiata, and pūrākau to support learning is highly valued and encouraged.

Our current need is at the junior end of the kura, with a particular focus on our New Entrant ākonga. This placement may be subject to change depending on the needs of our ākonga and kura, and we are looking for a kaiako who is flexible and embraces the opportunity to work across our kura as required.

We are a Relationships First (R. Bishop) and PB4L kura, and collaboratively we have developed positive and lasting relationships with ākonga, their whānau, staff, the wider community, and support agencies. Our new kaiako will have either explored putting these approaches into their practice, and/or have a willingness to add them to their professional learning kete.

A proactive and positive approach to full structured literacy is a must, as well as using our local area and culture to engage in the curriculum and inquiry learning. We are an enthusiastic and passionate team who love our kura, value our mahi, with a solid connection to our community.

We pride ourselves on the exceptional relationships that exist between kaiako, parents, and ākonga. Our kura and tamariki thrive in the inclusive environment we have created - where identity, belonging, and expression are nurtured.

We look forward to welcoming you and your whānau to be part of our journey.