Kaiako Pāngarau/Pūtaiao

Ngā Taiātea Wharekura; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngā Taiātea Wharekura in Hamilton is seeking an energetic kaiako to teach mathematics and science. You will work with Māori students, employ kaupapa-driven approaches, and build strong relationships within the kura community.

The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to raising student achievement, high expectations, and flexible teaching practices, beginning January 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Māori students.
• Kaupapa-driven teaching approach.
• Strong ability to build relationships with students.
• Excellent subject knowledge in mathematics and science.
• Commitment to raising student achievement.
• High expectations for all students.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Teach mathematics and science in our kura.
• Engage with Māori students and the kura community.
• Contribute to student achievement goals.

Skills

Māori student experience

Kaupapa driven

Relationship-building

Teaching practices

Subject knowledge

Student achievement focus

High expectations

Flexibility

Work ethic

Job description

Kei te hunga e aroha nui ana ki Te reo Māori, te ao Māori, te Pūtaiao me te Pāngarau anō hoki, tēnā koutou. E rapu kaiako ana mātou ki te whakaako i te Pūtaiao me te Pāngarau i tō mātou kura. Nau mai, haere mai.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic kaiako to join our team, teaching mathematics and science within our kura.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• experience teaching Māori students
• kaupapa driven
• skilful relationship-building - able to connect with our students
• excellent teaching practices and subject knowledge
• a strong commitment to raising student achievement
• high expectations for all students
• flexibility and adaptability
• a strong work ethic.

This teaching position begins January 2027.

E mihi nui ana.