Kaiako (Teacher)

Manchester Street School; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Street School seeks a Certificated teacher for a fixed-term role covering Years 1–8. The successful Kaiako will join a dynamic, values-driven team and contribute to a Green/Gold Enviro School ethos, while embracing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Kawakawa o Ngāti Kauwhata community in Feilding.

The appointment emphasizes positive impact on tamariki and whānau, with leadership opportunities and collaborative planning within a supportive school culture.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher eligible to teach in New Zealand.
• Experience with Years 1–8 curriculum.
• Strong commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi and local hapori.

Skills

Primary and intermediate education

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Communication

Te reo Māori language exposure

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Manchester Street School Manawatu/Whanganui

Kaiako (Teacher)

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 14/12/2027 (Study Leave Cover)

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 arts

On behalf of the Manchester Street School Board, I would like to thank you for your time in applying for this fixed term position at our kura.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our amazing school community and join our dynamic and robust teaching team. Our new appointment will be someone who lives our school values ‘E manaaki ana mātou - We CARE’. They will be someone who wants to have a positive impact on tamariki and their whānau. Our kura is in an exciting position as we continue to grow and understand how we can enact and honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our hapori here in Kawakawa o Ngāti Kauwhata (Feilding). The successful applicant will be ready and willing to learn and support us in this journey. We are proud of our Green/Gold Enviro School status and we want all our kaiako to help us to develop this special character further.

Referees will be contacted prior to help the appointments panel shortlist for these positions.