Team Leader

Kawerau South School; Kawerau District; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kawerau South School is seeking an inspiring, collaborative team leader to join our future-focused kura. The role includes a teaching component across the kura and offers 0.5-day release per week alongside a Leadership Allowance to support leadership mahi.

We value Mana Whenua partnership and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and seek a leader who promotes our Vision, Values, and Strategic Goals while building strong relationships with ākonga, whānau, hapū, iwi, and staff.

Qualifications

• Leadership and collaboration experience in a school setting.
• Ability to model and promote school vision, values and strategic goals.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a future-focused kura in partnership with kaiako and kaiāwhina.
• Contribute to teaching across the kura as needed.
• Support pastoral care and trauma-informed practices for ākonga and whānau.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Relationship building

Pastoral care

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

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Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Syndicate leader

Kawerau South School is looking for an inspiring, collaborative team leader to join our future-focused kura and work alongside a passionate team of kaiako and kaiāwhina.

Our school is deeply proud of our valued partnership with Mana Whenua, where Tūwharetoatanga enriches our school values and local curriculum - grounding our tamariki in their identity, culture, and sense of belonging.

We are looking for a leader who:

• lives and promotes our School Vision, Values, and Strategic Goals
• holds high expectations and strives to see every learner succeed
• is a knowledgeable, effective teacher and an empowering leader of learning
• values their own ongoing personal and professional development
• naturally builds strong, positive relationships with ākonga, whānau, hapū, iwi, and staff
• is open, reflective, and collaborative in their practice
• can lead and support our approach to pastoral care and trauma-informed practice
• is deeply committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

This role includes a teaching component across the kura. Specific class placement can be tailored to suit your strengths. To support your leadership mahi, this role attracts 0.5-day release per week (or 1.0 day per fortnight) alongside 1x Leadership Allowance.