Te Reo Maaori / Te Ao Maaori Kaiako

Manurewa High School; Manurewa; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manurewa High School in Auckland seeks a skilled teacher to deliver Te Reo Maaori and Aotearoa Studies at junior level.

The role involves working as part of the Maaori Whaanau Unit Te Ahikaa, engaging in restorative and culturally sustaining practices, and building strong whaanau and community relationships to raise Maaori achievement across the kura.

Qualifications

• able to teach Te Reo Maaori at junior level
• able to teach Aotearoa Studies at junior level
• a team player who is willing to be part of Maaori Whaanau Unit Te Ahikaa
• willing to commit to restorative and culturally sustaining practices
• interested in fostering whaanau and community relationships
• committed to the kaupapa of raising Maaori achievement as Maaori throughout the kura

Responsibilities

• teach Te Reo Maaori at junior level
• teach Aotearoa Studies at junior level
• collaborate with Maaori Whaanau Unit Te Ahikaa
• participate in restorative and culturally sustaining practices
• foster whaanau and community relationships
• strive to raise Maaori achievement as Maaori throughout the kura

Skills

Te Reo Maaori teaching

Aotearoa Studies teaching

Team player

Restorative practices

Community relationships

Commitment to Maaori achievement

Job description

We are one of the largest multicultural schools in New Zealand, with over 2400 students representing more than 60 nationalities, a true reflection of Taamaki Makaurau.

We are led strongly by our educational framework Te Ara o Taawhaki and our values of respect, excellence, whanaungatanga and akoranga. They guide how we work together as a school community and our student motivation and achievement is strong, through the hard work and dedication of a caring and professional staff.

We seek a skilled and motivated teacher who is:

• able to teach Te Reo Maaori at junior level
• able to teach Aotearoa Studies at junior level
• a team player who is willing to be part of the Maaori Whaanau Unit Te Ahikaa
• willing to make a commitment to the school’s restorative and culturally sustaining practices
• interested in fostering whaanau and community relationships
• committed to the kaupapa of raising Maaori achievement as Maaori throughout the kura