Pou Kaha Learning Coach

Tuakau College; Waikato; On-site; NZD 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuakau College seeks an experienced educator to lead the Pou Kaha onsite programme, delivering highly personalised learning with intensive literacy and numeracy support for students whose needs aren’t met in mainstream settings.

The successful candidate will plan targeted learning, conduct diagnostics, differentiate for diverse learners, and build restorative relationships with students and whānau while working with teachers and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised Level 7 teaching degree.
• NZ teacher registration is preferred and may be required for some positions.
• Five years’ classroom experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement targeted learning programmes.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and use data to drive teaching.
• Deliver targeted literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Differentiate learning for students with significant learning needs.
• Develop positive and restorative relationships with students and whānau.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and external agencies.
• Create pathways that enable students to transition successfully into future learning and employment opportunities.

Skills

Differentiation

Trauma-informed

Restorative approach

Education

3-year specialist degree (Level 7)

NZ Teacher Registration (desirable)

Job description

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About the role

At Tuakau College we are establishing Pou Kaha, an innovative onsite programme designed for students whose educational needs are not being fully met in a mainstream setting. This programme will provide highly personalised learning, intensive literacy and numeracy support, strong relationships, and pathways towards meaningful success.

We are looking for an experienced, passionate educator who can engage students who may have become disconnected from learning and help them rediscover confidence, achievement and aspiration. This position is to start in 2027.

The successful applicant will:

• plan and implement targeted learning programmes
• conduct diagnostic assessments and use data to drive teaching
• deliver targeted literacy and numeracy interventions
• differentiate learning for students with significant learning needs
• develop positive and restorative relationships with students and whānau
• work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and external agencies
• create pathways that enable students to transition successfully into future learning and employment opportunities.

We are looking for someone who:

• believes in the potential of every young person
• has expertise in supporting diverse learners
• is restorative, relational and culturally responsive
• understands trauma-informed approaches to education
• can balance compassion with high expectations
• brings energy, innovation and a commitment to making a difference.

Overseas applicants are required to have a 3-year specialist degree at Level 7 with a 1-year teacher training Level 7 qualification. It is an advantage to have New Zealand teacher registration with the NZ Teachers Council. You must have a least 5 years’ experience in the classroom. Your conditions of work and salary are based on the Secondary Teachers Collective Agreement 2002-2025. The salary range is from $70779 ($34.02/hr) to $103086 ($49.56/hr).A salary assessment to be completed to decide the salary grade placed on.

Role Other

Sector Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura

Position Full-time, Permanent

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