Kaiako | Teacher Years 3 and 4

Te Kura o Hau Karetu; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Kura o Hau Kāretu is seeking a patient, understanding kaiako to join our growing learning community in a permanent, full-time position teaching in Years 3 and 4 from term 1 2027. We value warmth, empathy, and a classroom where every student feels safe, understood, and empowered to learn.

The successful applicant will adapt teaching to diverse learning needs, embed te reo Māori and tikanga, and build strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues in our supportive, inclusive school.

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt teaching for diverse learning profiles.
• Commitment to Tikanga and te reo Māori in daily classroom life.
• Open to all levels of experience and supportive environment.
• Relational and patient approach with tamariki and whānau.

Responsibilities

• Teach Years 3-4 in a permanent full-time role.
• Create an inclusive classroom where every student feels safe and understood.
• Collaborate with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.
• Provide PLD alignment and professional growth support.

Skills

Diverse learners

Te Ao Māori

Adaptive teaching

Relationship building

Job description

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About the role

Our little school is growing! Te Kura o Hau Kāretu is seeking a patient, understanding, and dedicated kaiako to join our vibrant learning community in a permanent, full-time position (1.0 FTTE) teaching in our Years 3 and 4 classroom from term 1 2027.

At Te Kura o Hau Kāretu, we celebrate diversity and recognize that every child arrives with unique strengths, learning styles, and individual needs. We are looking for an educator who brings warmth, deep empathy, and a high level of patience to the classroom, creating an environment where every student feels safe, understood, and empowered to learn as our school community continues to expand.

What we are looking for

• Understanding of diverse learning needs - a teacher who recognizes that children learn in different ways and is skilled at adapting teaching approaches to support diverse learning profiles.
• Commitment to Te Ao Māori - a strong appreciation for Māori culture and a commitment to embedding tikanga and te reo Māori meaningfully into daily classroom life and learning.
• Open to all levels of experience - whether you are an experienced teacher or a beginning teacher or early career kaiako looking for a supportive environment to start your journey, we encourage you to apply.
• Relational and patient approach - a calm, nurturing educator who builds strong, trust-based relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.

Professional learning and support

We will provide Professional Learning and Development (PLD) to your goals, along with dedicated advice and guidance mentorship if you are early in your career.

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1-8) / kura tuatahi

Position Full-time, Permanent

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts

Region Wellington