Kaiako Years 7 & 8

Ngākōroa School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngākōroa School in Auranga (Drury) invites applications for a Year 7–8 kaiako to join a two-class composite hub at the start of Term 1 2027. You will co-teach with an experienced hāpori leader, supported by full-time kaiawhina, and contribute to engaging, differentiated learning experiences that celebrate strengths and cultures.

A collaborative mindset and commitment to inclusive, relationship-based practice are essential; previous co-teaching is not essential.

Qualifications

• Co-teaching mindset and inclusive, relationship-based practice are essential.
• Collaboration with a hāpori leader to support rangatahi development.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach in a two-class composite hub with an experienced hāpori leader.
• Contribute to engaging, differentiated learning opportunities that respond to strengths and cultures.
• Participate in school leadership responsibilities negotiable around your strengths.

Skills

Team teaching

Collaborative mindset

Inclusive practice

Culturally responsive

Job description

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
1MU negotiable

Ngākōroa School has an opportunity fora Year 7 and 8 kaiako starting at the beginning of Term 1 2027. If you enjoy teaching rangatahi as they develop a love of learning,self-efficacy and independence, we would love to hear from you.

This is a unique opportunity to co-teach with an experienced hāpori leader with strong culturally responsive practice within a two-class composite hub. With full-time kaiawhina support, the team create engaging, differentiated learning opportunities that respond to strengths, cultures and learning needs of our rangatahi.

Previous co-teaching experience is not essential but a collaborative mindset, and commitment to inclusive, relationship-based practice are.

Our school is a central part of the diverse and growing community in Auranga (Drury). We have an integrated, conceptual approach to the curriculum alongside structured teaching in literacy and mathematics. We are guided by our vision, Kawea te Mātauranga ki te Whaiao, ki te Ao Mārama - Bringing Learning to Life, in everything we do.

Ngākōroa has a strong staff culture, supportive leadership, community connections and relationships with local iwi. As a growing kura with solid foundations, we offer opportunities to contribute, innovate and grow professionally.

We are looking for kaiako wanting to contribute to our kura and add their strengths to ours. Units for school-wide leadership responsibilities are negotiable around your strengths (such as Sports Co-ordinator, Garden to Table). If you are interested contributing to the leadership please state in your cover letter.

Visits to our kura are warmly encouraged. We would love to hear from you!