Kaiako - Learning Support (Northern Region)

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu; Northland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is seeking three kaiako with Learning Support expertise for the Northern region, based in Auckland or Whangārei. The role includes mandatory office days at Queen Street, Auckland or Robert Street, Whangārei and involves working with ORS-supported learners via distance learning.

You will engage with ākonga and whānau, plan learning advisories, and use bespoke online tools. A strong NZ curriculum understanding and collaborative approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have NZ teacher registration and current practising certificate.
• Strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and assessment practices.
• Commitment to innovative, future-focused pedagogies that engage ākonga.
• Ability to build strong collaborative relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and engage with ākonga at huinga ako (learning advisories).
• Work in the community and in the home with your ākonga and whānau.
• Use our bespoke tools to offer online learning and communication.
• You will be supported by Teacher aides for ORS-funded ākonga.
• Contribute to distance learning delivery using online platforms.

Skills

Learning support

ORS experience

Collaboration

Education

New Zealand teacher registration and practising certificate

Job description

Kaiako - Learning Support (Northern Region)

Full time, Permanent

Area / composite (Years 1–15), Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

We're looking for three passionate and innovative kaiako | teacher with expertise in Learning Support to join our Northern region and the team based in Auckland or Whangārei.

In this role, you will be working with ākonga | students who have ORS supported learning needs and specific learning difficulties. Please note this role includes mandatory office days at our Queen Street, Auckland or Robert Street, Whangārei.

It's an exciting time at Te Kura as we continue to innovate and transform the way we provide distance learning. In our online environment, we work with the latest technologies and are constantly growing in this space.

We're forward thinking and do things a little differently, but that doesn't mean no student contact!

You will plan and engage with ākonga at huinga ako | learning advisories, work in the community and in the home with your ākonga and whānau. You will use our bespoke tools to offer online learning and communication. You will be responsible for and have the support of Teacher aides for your ākonga funded as ORS ākonga.

Interested in authentic learning, you model current pedagogy and are always coming up with new ideas. You are enthusiastic, collaborative, understand the key competencies of the New Zealand curriculum assessment practice and are committed to improving education outcomes for students.

This position would suit teachers with learning support and/or ORS experience in the primary and secondary sectors.

You will also bring:

• New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate.
• A strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and current assessment practices.
• A commitment to innovative, future-focused pedagogies that engage and inspire ākonga.
• The ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues.