Team Leader Position - Year 2/3 - 2 Units

Pukete School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pukete School in Hamilton, New Zealand, invites applications for an enthusiastic leader to head the Year 2/3 team. This full‑time, permanent role focuses on primary and intermediate education (Years 1–8) and leads with positivity, collaboration and strong relationships.

We seek a reflective, inclusive educator with proven leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to whanaungatanga. The successful candidate will guide learning across English, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in teaching and learning.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across staff, students, and whanau.
• Commitment to inclusive, relational pedagogy and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Year 2/3 syndicate and oversee curriculum delivery across Years 1–8.
• Foster collaborative planning, assessment, and wellbeing for ākonga and staff.
• Build strong relationships with whānau and the wider school community.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Inclusive practice

Education

Teaching qualification

NZ teacher registration

Job description

Full time, Permanent

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

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate leader to join our school and lead our Year 2/3 team.

We are looking for a team player who is positive, passionate and inclusive in their practice, embraces diversity, builds strong, respectful relationships, and is reflective about their teaching and pedagogy. We are also looking for someone with proven leadership experience, who is an excellent communicator and can lead with passion and positivity.

About Pukete School

Located in North Hamilton, just 2 minutes from The Base Shopping Centre, Pukete School is a warm, welcoming and relational school where people genuinely care about one another. We are incredibly proud of our supportive community and our wonderful ākonga, who bring energy, personality and joy to our school every day.

At Pukete, relationships are at the heart of what we do. We believe that when our ākonga feel known, valued and connected, they are empowered to learn, grow and achieve. You will be joining a team that values collaboration, positivity and a strong sense of whanaungatanga.

We live and breathe our school values:

• Whakaute (respect).

If you are an enthusiastic and committed teacher/leader who enjoys working collaboratively, values strong relationships and wants to make a genuine difference for ākonga, we would love to hear from you.

This position has 2 units attached.

A timeline for this position can be found in the application form attached below. Please ensure you send a completed copy of this document in with your application.