Teacher of Te Reo Māori

Columba College; Otago; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cultural Leader role

Cultural allowance $5,000

Job summary

Columba College is seeking an innovative and visionary teacher of Te Reo Māori who will engage and inspire students and staff. A Cultural Leader role with a $5,000 cultural allowance is available to suitably qualified and experienced applicants; consideration will also be given to part‑time candidates.

The successful applicant will embrace the college's special character, pursue progressive pedagogy and achievement, and work with dedication to foster a warm, multicultural environment and strong,

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach Te Reo Māori.
• Commitment to progressive pedagogy and achievement.
• Strong teamwork and community engagement.
• Warm, approachable manner with students, staff and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated adaptability and sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Teach Te Reo Māori to students.
• Embrace and represent the College's special character and traditions.
• Commit to progressive pedagogy and achievement.
• Build a positive, multicultural environment among staff.
• Promote empathic, strong relationships with students and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student success.

Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Humour

Student relationships

Education

Teaching qualification in Te Reo Māori

Job description

Area / composite (Years 1-15), Certificated teacher
Te reo Māori

We are currently seeking to employ an innovative and visionary teacher of Te Reo Māori, who will engage and inspire students and staff. A Cultural Allowance of $5,000 is available to a suitably qualified and experienced individual who will act as the Cultural Leader of the College. Please note consideration will also be given to suitable part time applicants.

The successful applicant will:

• Be suitably qualified to teach Te Reo Māori.
• Embrace and represent the special character and traditions of the College.
• Have a progressive and up-to-date commitment to pedagogy and achievement.
• Work with dedication and consistency to build a positive, multicultural environment among staff, with a strong emphasis on teamwork.
• Have a keen sense of humour.
• Have a warm and approachable manner that promotes empathic, strong, positive relationships with students and all stakeholders.

Columba College has an enviable reputation for academic excellence and all-round achievement. The College is a special character state-integrated school providing co-educational schooling from Year 0 to 6, and girls' day and boarding education from Year 7 to 13.

With a roll of 565 students, the family atmosphere of the College creates a sense of belonging and community engagement.

Built on the foundations of the Presbyterian Church and operating since 1915, Columba retains its links with the Presbyterian Church while welcoming students of other beliefs to enrich its cultural diversity.

Encouraging personal excellence in academic, sporting, and cultural pursuits, Columba prepares its students to contribute and succeed wherever their life path takes them.