Kaiako - 3 positions

Lincoln Heights School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Heights School in Auckland invites outstanding kaiako across all age ranges to join our vibrant team in 2027. We offer professional growth and place a strong emphasis on relationships, culture, and high-quality pedagogy.

Closes Monday, 12 October 2026; starts Term 1, 2027. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $64,119 to $107,886, depending on applicant's qualifications and experience. Salary is established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.

Qualifications

• Bi-cultural practice and tikanga Māori required.
• Create safe, adaptive spaces for all learners.
• Collaborate and share best practice in a team.
• Demonstrate pedagogy-driven practice with assessment for learning.
• Open mindset and a passion to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Engage learners across Years 1-8 in a supportive, culturally responsive classroom.
• Collaborate with teaching teams to plan, assess, and reflect on teaching practices.
• Contribute to ongoing professional growth and school initiatives.

Skills

Tikanga Māori

Collaborative teaching

AfL pedagogy

Inclusive classroom

Job description

Lincoln Heights School - Auckland, North Island

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

Suitable for beginning teachers

Due to exciting roll growth, Lincoln Heights School is seeking outstanding kaiako across all age ranges to join our vibrant team in 2027. We believe extraordinary learning happens when strong relationships, culture, and high-quality pedagogy come together.

Why you’ll love it here

Our tamariki say LHS is special because "we learn together, everyone belongs, and we are like a family\u201D.

Learners thrive with kaiako who listen with empathy, honour their unique stories, and unpack the why and how behind their learning.

What we value in our kaiako

You will be a great fit if you:

• Embrace tikanga: Hold a strong foundation in bi-cultural practice and tikanga Māori.
• Champion inclusion: Create safe, adaptive spaces for all learners.
• Collaborate: Share best practice and co-create in a team environment.
• Are pedagogy-driven: Use strong Assessment for Learning (AfL) to empower student agency.
• Stay driven: Bring an open mind and a passion to make a difference.

We offer a collaborative workplace that deeply invests in your professional growth.

Closes: Monday, 12 October 2026 (unless filled prior) Starts: Term 1, 2027

The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the relevant collective agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $64,119 to $107,886, depending on applicant's qualifications and experience. Individuals actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.