Kaiako - Social Sciences (Classical Studies)

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu; Canterbury; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu, based in Christchurch, seeks a creative and innovative secondary kaiako specialized in Social Sciences and Classical Studies to join our team. You will support students both online and in-person, contributing to a flexible learning model.

Our teachers work with diverse ākonga across Years 7-15 and wharekura, collaborating with staff to implement NZ curriculum and assessment requirements, while building strong relationships with learners and whānau.

Qualifications

• This role requires a sound knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and assessment requirements.
• Candidates should be willing to learn, innovate, work collaboratively and build effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Engage with ākonga online and face-to-face at huinga ako and events.
• Work onsite with colleagues in our Christchurch tari (office).
• Contribute to flexible learning arrangements and student support across multiple learning environments.

Skills

Social sciences

Classical studies

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Kaiako - Social Sciences (Classical Studies)

Full time, Permanent

Secondary (Years 7-15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
Social sciences

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised learning programmes from early childhood to NCEA Level 3.

Our ākonga are at the centre of all we do. We are privileged to have the opportunity to support many ākonga on their learning journey including many at risk ākonga.

Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities. Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa - Anytime, anywhere, anyone.

We are looking for a creative, innovative secondary kaiako (teacher) who's a subject expert in social and classical studies to join our team in our Christchurch tari (office)

Kaiako at Te Kura engage with our ākonga online and face-to-face at huinga ako (advisories) and events and also work onsite with colleagues in our regional offices. Te Kura aims to provide flexible working arrangements, so Kaiako are able to request to work from home for up to two days per week.

This position will commence in Term 1, 2027.

It is essential that you have a sound knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and assessment requirements and are willing to learn, innovate, work collaboratively and build effective relationships.

You’ll be future orientated and understand how the use of technology, together with your enthusiasm, vision and commitment improves education outcomes for all our students, Māori and Pasifika learners in particular.