Year 5–6 Teacher – Cultural Leadership Units Available

Huirangi School; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Huirangi School in New Plymouth is seeking a Year 5-6 Teacher to inspire learners in 2027. This full-time fixed-term role supports culture-rich programs and literacy development across Years 5-6.

The successful candidate will deliver literacy with structured methods, and may lead te reo Māori and kapa haka, contributing to bicultural celebration and school growth. A wilingness to learn Numicon is valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering structured literacy instruction.
• Familiarity with Numicon mathematics approach is preferred.
• Expertise in te reo Māori and kapa haka leadership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver literacy using structured approaches across Year 5–6.
• Lead and support cultural capabilities and kapa haka within the school.
• Collaborate with staff to raise student achievement and foster inclusive learning.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Numicon mathematics

Te reo Māori

Kapa haka leadership

Collaborative teaching

Education

Certificated teacher

Tools

Numicon

Job description

Year 5-6 Teacher - Cultural Leadership Units Available

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Roll growth)

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

Are you a passionate and experienced educator ready to inspire our Year 5-6 learners in 2027? We are looking for an innovative teacher to join our dynamic team and make a real impact on our students' educational journeys.

To thrive in this role, you must have proven experience delivering structured approaches to literacy. Familiarity with the Numicon approach to mathematics is highly preferred, though not essential if you have a strong willingness to learn.

We deeply value culturally responsive practice. Expertise in te reo Māori and the ability to lead our school's kapa haka will be a significant advantage. For the right candidate, we are offering extra management units to take on leadership in our cultural capabilities and kapa haka space, helping us to continue our growth is this space and celebrate our bicultural heritage across the school.

If you are a collaborative team player with a dedication to elevating student achievement and fostering an inclusive, vibrant classroom culture, we want to hear from you!

Type: Contributing
Authority: State
Gender: Co-Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 109
Website:

Postal Address:
22 Bayley Street RD 3, New Plymouth, 4373