Permanent Scale A teacher – specialist teaching and classroom release

Morningside School; Northland; On-site; NZD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team

Professional learning opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Morningside School in Northland is seeking a thoughtful kaiako for a varied role teaching both in 'The Hive' learning space and across classrooms, with CRT release time.

You will engage students through practical experiences, collaborate with teachers, and uphold the school's values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments in a trauma-informed, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engaging, purposeful lessons across year levels 1–8.
• Commitment to culturally sustaining practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approach with supportive routines.

Responsibilities

• Teach in The Hive and in regular classrooms during CRT release time.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to maintain continuity of programming.
• Build relationships with whānau and support culturally responsive practice.
• Plan and deliver inclusive learning experiences across subjects.

Skills

Engaging teaching

Flexibility

Collaborative mindset

Restorative practice

Education

Certificated teacher (NZ)

Job description

Permanent Scale A teacher – specialist teaching and classroom release

Full time, Permanent

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
Fixed-term unit(s) negoiatable

Morningside School is seeking a thoughtful, capable kaiako for a varied role teaching both in 'The Hive' learning space and in classrooms across the school. Both components provide classroom release time for teachers.

• In The Hive, classes come to you (while their teacher is on CRT release) for learning experiences such as Garden to Table, STEAM, library learning, or an area that draws on your personal strengths.
• For up to 0.4 of the position, you will teach in the children’s usual classrooms, delivering classroom programmes while their teachers are released.

Our vision, Whakamana Akoranga – Empowering Learning, reflects our belief that every learner deserves to experience belonging, progress and success. Our values of Whakaute, Māhirahira, Hiranga and Whanaungatanga guide how we learn, teach and connect.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Engaging, purposeful teaching that connects practical experiences with meaningful learning.
• Flexibility and confidence teaching different year levels, maintaining continuity and working closely with classroom teachers.
• A commitment to culturally sustaining practice, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and meaningful partnerships with whānau.
• A trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approach that recognises individual strengths and different ways of learning.
• Calm, relational and restorative practice, with predictable routines and responsive support.
• Strong organisation, a collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for sharing your strengths.

In return, we can offer a welcoming, collaborative team, approachable leadership and opportunities to strengthen your practice through shared expertise and professional learning. You will join a kura that values relationships, inclusive teaching and the contribution you bring.

We welcome applications from kaiako who enjoy variety and would bring creativity, consistency and a clear learning focus to this role.