Teacher Te Reo Māori

Rolleston College; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolleston College invites applications for a Te Reo Māori teacher starting 28 January 2027. This is a full-time fixed-term role for 12 months, finishing 27 January 2028, based at Rolleston College with a learner-centred, collaborative learning environment.

Applicants must be NZ registered and able to teach Years 7–15 and wharekura, with additional English and Social Sciences teaching an advantage. We value AKO, restorative practice, and strong relationships within our whānau.

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher with current practicing certificate.
• Experience delivering Te Reo Māori in a secondary setting preferred.
• Ability to teach English and Social Sciences is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Te Reo Māori across Secondary (Years 7-15) and wharekura, with possible English/Social Sciences duties.
• Contribute to a learner-centred, collaborative learning environment and restorative practices.
• Engage in school-wide mentoring and student support within Rolleston Spirit.

Skills

NZ registered teacher

Learner-centred approach

Collaborative environment

English teaching

Social sciences teaching

Te reo Māori teaching

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Study Leave)

Secondary (Years 7-15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher
English, Social sciences, Te reo Māori

We are currently seeking applications for a highly motivated Te Reo Māori Teacher commencing 28th January 2027. Applicants must be NZ registered, have a learner-centred focus, and be excited about working in a collaborative, flexible, and responsive learning environment. Please state all supporting subjects on your application. The ability to teach junior Social Science and English an advantage.

Developing self, building communities, and transforming futures through the Rolleston Spirit is at the heart of everything we do at our College. As a teacher, you will be passionate about academic and personal success, able to cultivate a learning community, and desire to provide a genuine learner-centred education.

At Rolleston College, we strive to provide contextual learning opportunities that empower our learners with choice and agency while still acquiring the necessary skills, knowledge, and qualifications. We believe in the concept of AKO and that we are all learners. Collaborative practice is fundamental to our curriculum and educational philosophy.

As a restorative practice school, we strongly believe in building and enhancing positive professional relationships with our learners. All teachers are expected to be involved in our whānau system and actively provide mentoring and academic counselling to students in a warm and demanding way.

Physical address:
631 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston

Postal Address:
PO Box 86045, Rolleston West, Rolleston, 7658