Kōmanawa Bilingual Unit Y5–10

Haeata Community Campus; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community educational institution in Canterbury is seeking a full-time, fixed-term certified teacher to work within the Level 2 bilingual programme. The ideal candidate will collaborate with colleagues, advocate for learners, and engage with their families. Key responsibilities include designing cross-curricular learning and upholding the values of the institution. Experience in bilingual education and confident use of te reo Māori are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a bilingual educational setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Passionate advocate for learners and learning.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate cross-curricular learning for ākonga.
• Uphold the values of Haeata Community Campus.
• Lead learning with kaiako and whānau in Kōmanawa.

Skills

Confident use of te reo Māori

Collaborative mindset

Engaging with learners and whānau

Education

Certificate to teach years 1-13

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2026, End Date: 18/12/2026 (Study leave)

Area / composite (Years 1–15), Certificated teacher

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

You will work collaboratively with colleagues to design and facilitate cross-curricular learning for ākonga within our Level 2 bilingual programme (Y1–10 in 2025).

You will be a passionate advocate for learners and learning, have an open mindset and be able to work collaboratively at all times. You will have experience engaging with ākonga and their whānau.

• To cater for the collective education and wellbeing of all Haeata ākonga, and specifically ākonga in Kōmanawa (Level 2 Bilingual Provision)
• To uphold the values of Haeata Community Campus
• To lead learning with and for kaiako, ākonga and whānau in Kōmanawa and as a team member of Haeata.

Applicants are welcome to contact us.

Haeata Community Campus is a Y1–13 urban area school located in Christchurch East.

Point of difference:

• Confident use of te reo Māori and knowledge of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
• Confident understanding of and practice in te ao Māori and its implications for teaching in a bilingual setting and multicultural kura/school
• Modern learning environment opened in 2017 with state of the art learning facilities

Our values:

• ALOFA – Love what you do, do what you love
• SERVICE – ALL learners mindful of their unique role in making a difference
• MANAAKITANGA – Every learner having a sense of belonging
• SUCCESS – Every learner crossing the stage with dignity, purpose and options
• HANGA WHARE – Building the foundation for all learners to create their future.

For further information please contact Raewyn Himona:[e-mail] . We encourage school visits. Nau mai tauiti mai.

How to apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to:

Physical address:
240 Breezes Road, Wainoni, Christchurch

Postal Address:
PO Box 15071, Aranui, Christchurch, 8643

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