Y4-6 Te Reo Māori bilingual classroom teacher

Te Kauwhata Primary School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Waikato is seeking a enthusiastic bilingual teacher to join their team from term 1, 2026. The role involves teaching Year 4-6 students, fostering the growth of Te Reo Māori, and building strong relationships with learners. The ideal candidate is an NZ-registered teacher experienced in culturally responsive teaching and assessment-driven learning. Join a supportive environment that values community engagement and learner-centered relationships.

Benefits

Supportive staff and community

Qualifications

• Experience in using assessment to support learning.
• Reflective and organized approach to teaching.
• Ability to develop strong learner-centered relationships.

Responsibilities

• Teach primary and intermediate students in Y4-6.
• Support the growth of Te Reo Māori in the curriculum.
• Build strong relationships with students and the community.

Skills

Bilingual teaching

Culturally responsive teaching

Assessment for learning

Relationship building

Education

NZ registration as a teacher

Job description

Overview

Full time, Permanent

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

MITA, 1 FTU

We seek a forward-thinking and enthusiastic bilingual teacher to join our team from term 1, 2026. If you are a reflective and organised NZ-registered teacher, we have the position for you. Our students seek a teacher who has experience in using assessment to support learning, is culturally responsive, can develop strong learner-centred relationships and understands how to accelerate achievement.

Since 2021, we have been on a journey to grow Te Reo Māori in our community. We started a bilingual unit in 2021 and have expanded it to three classes over the last four years. We are now at a point where our classes are overflowing with tamariki who want to learn Te Reo Māori. In 2026, we are adding 1 more class and taking on the challenge of becoming a rumaki reo. Phase 1 (Y1–3) will be fully immersed, and Phase 2 (Y4–6) will be bilingual. We have two vacancies in 2026, and they are both in Y4–6.

Our school has a fantastic staff, a supportive BOT, and incredibly talented students, where we all learn together and show our values of We CARE.

Please apply if you want to be part of our team.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
Wira Street, Te Kauwhata

Postal Address:
4 Wira Street, Te Kauwhata, 3710