Teaching position 2027

Te Kura o Tuahiwi; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Kura o Tuahiwi in North Canterbury is seeking a registered primary teacher for a full-time Year 1–8 position at Kura Tuatahi. The contract is fixed-term from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028, with study leave available.

Our Māori-medium kura offers full immersion (level 1) and bilingual education (level 2) for students from Years 1 to 8. The successful kaiako will have strong curriculum knowledge, be innovative and collaborative, and demonstrate understanding of tikanga Māori and Te Reo

Qualifications

• Registered teacher with current practicing certificate.
• Experience teaching Years 1–8 in a bilingual or immersion setting.
• Understanding of tikanga Māori.
• Ability to engage with tamariki and whānau in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality primary teaching across Years 1–8.
• Collaborate with staff to implement bilingual programs.
• Engage with whānau and foster mātauranga Māori.
• Contribute to school culture and kaiako growth.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Collaborative teaching

Bilingual education

Te Reo Māori

Education

Registered primary teacher

Bachelor of Teaching

Job description

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

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Primary: Year 1 to Year 8 position Kura Tuatahi.

Certificated position.

English, health and physical education, mathematics and statistics, science, social sciences, technology, Te Reo Māori, the arts.

Te Kura o Tuahiwi is a Māori-medium kura which offers full immersion (level 1) and bilingual education (level 2) from Years 1 to 8.

Our kura is situated in the beautiful Tuahiwi Pā, North Canterbury.

We are seeking a registered primary teacher who is an innovative and reflective kaiako.

A kaiako who has sound curriculum knowledge and likes to work in a collaborative workplace who can connect and engage with our tamariki and whānau. You must have an understanding of tikanga Māori and have knowledge of Te Reo Māori with a passion for bilingual education.

Experience within a Senior level class is preferable.

If you are self-motivated and passionate about teaching and learning, and like to have fun at work, come join our whānau! We would love to hear from you.

Any questions please contact Te Kura O Tuahiwi School office.