Kaiako (Year 1–8) - Inclusive, Relationship‑Focused Teaching

Pukekohe North School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Pukekohe North School invites four enthusiastic teachers to join our English-medium teaching team for Term 1, 2027. We emphasise strong relationships with tamariki and whānau, warmth and high expectations, and belief that every learner can progress.

We value inclusion, explicit teaching, responsive planning, and continual professional growth, with opportunities to develop te reo Māori and culturally sustaining practice within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Strong curriculum knowledge and a passion for improving learner outcomes.
• Use assessment evidence to plan teaching, monitor progress and respond to learners’ strengths and needs.
• Work with whānau and colleagues to strengthen learner engagement and belonging.
• Reflect on practice and pursue ongoing professional growth.
• Keen to grow te reo Māori and culturally sustaining practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Year 1–8 with English-medium and Māori-medium pathways.
• Build strong relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Create inclusive classrooms that support all learners to participate and take risks.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment planning

Whānau engagement

Reflective practice

Te reo Māori growth

Job description

Pukekohe North School invites four enthusiastic teachers to join our English-medium teaching team for Term 1, 2027. We emphasise strong relationships with tamariki and whānau, warmth and high expectations, and belief that every learner can progress.

We value inclusion, explicit teaching, responsive planning, and continual professional growth, with opportunities to develop te reo Māori and culturally sustaining practice within a supportive team.