Team leader

Palmerston North Intermediate; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary and intermediate school in Manawatū-Whanganui is seeking a Team Leader for a leadership secondment from January 26, 2026, to January 24, 2027. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent classroom practices and inspire a high-quality educational experience for students. Strong relational skills and a commitment to cultural responsive practices are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in delivering quality teaching and learning programmes.
• Passionate about providing high-quality education for students.
• Able to align with school focus areas like Cultural Responsive Practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the teaching staff to enhance educational outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff, students, and their families.
• Implement quality teaching strategies.

Skills

Excellent classroom practice

Strong relational skills

Ability to inspire others

Team player

Job description

Palmerston North Intermediate Manawatu/Whanganui

Team Leader

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 26/01/2026, End Date: 24/01/2027 (Leadership secondment)

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

Teaching areas: English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

2FTU & Normal School Allowance

We seek a team leader who demonstrates excellent classroom practice. Applicants should be passionate about providing a high quality education for students and be able to inspire others.

We are looking for a team-player to join our staff and complement our leadership team. You will have strong relational skills and an ability to work with staff, tamariki and their whānau across the school. You will have demonstrated experience delivering quality teaching and learning programmes and be able to align with our school focus areas (Cultural Responsive Practices, Science of Learning, and PB4L Schoolwide).

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV to:

Physical Address: 56 Linton Street, Palmerston North

Postal Address: 56 Linton Street, Palmerston North, 4410