Scale A Release Kaiako

Maidstone Intermediate; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Kura o Hinepōō (Maidstone Intermediate) in Upper Hutt invites applications for a dedicated release kaiako for 2027. The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic kaiako who collaborates with staff and actively engages in all aspects of kura life.

We offer a mix of CRT release and unit release, with 1.2 release coverage planned for 2027. Extracurricular opportunities accompany our strong academic programmes, and flexibility around release options is available.

Qualifications

• Dedicated release kaiako for 2027.
• Strong relational and collaborative approach to teaching.
• Able to engage actively in all aspects of kura life.

Responsibilities

• Teach as a release kaiako in a Year 7/8 setting as decided.
• Work collaboratively to maximise opportunities in our innovative learning environment.
• Cover a mixture of CRT release and unit release; aim to cover 1.2 releases in 2027.

Skills

Relational skills

Collaborative

Positive energy

Job description

Te Kura o Hinepōō (Maidstone Intermediate) is an intermediate kura located in Upper Hutt. We currently have 18 classes split into 5 rōō across the kura. Guided by our core values of whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and kaitiakitanga, we foster an inclusive environment where every tamaiti (child) feels a strong sense of belonging. We welcome a diverse range of ākonga who join us from a variety of contributing kura.

We are seeking a dedicated release kaiako to join our kura for 2027 (Year 7 or Year 8 to be decided). The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic kaiako who works collaboratively and maximises opportunities in our innovative learning environment. We seek a kaiako with strong relational skills who brings positive energy to the classroom and actively engages in all aspects of kura life. Our release kaiako will be taking a mixture of CRT release and unit release. At this stage we are looking to cover 1.2 of release throughout 2027.

As an intermediate kura, we value our extracurricular opportunities alongside our academic programmes. Sports, performing arts, clubs, cultural rōō, ākonga leadership, and many other opportunities abound for our eager learners. Kaiako are encouraged to bring their strengths and passions to support this holistic approach to ākonga development.

We are flexible for the right person and will look at 0.4, 0.6 or 0.8 release options if that appeals more.