Year 7 & 8 Kaiako

Nelson Intermediate; Nelson; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Intermediate is seeking a positive, energetic kaiako for a fixed-term role in 2027 to support Year 1–8 learners. The successful applicant will work with colleagues to place students at the centre of their practice and demonstrate an understanding of innovative, culturally responsive teaching within the NZ Curriculum.

Responsibilities include establishing relationships with ākonga, staff and whānau; applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the classroom; using effective pedagogy to support

Qualifications

• Establish engaging relationships with ākonga, staff and whānau.
• Have a deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Develop a culturally relational and responsive classroom environment.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff and whānau.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Have sound knowledge of the NZ Curriculum and use effective pedagogy to support its implementation.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain engaging relationships with ākonga, staff and whānau.
• Have a deep understanding of Te Tiriti oWaitangi.
• Develop a culturally relational and responsive classroom environment.
• Work co-operatively and collaboratively with staff and whānau.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Have sound knowledge of the NZ Curriculum and use effective pedagogy to support its implementation.
• Engage in a professional growth cycle to effectively enhance high student outcomes.
• Support the school vision and values.
• Participate in wider school activities.

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Senior Leadership Release)

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

Nelson Intermediate is a vibrant future focused school in the heart of Nelson.

We are a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural kura and are seeking a positive, energetic, enthusiastic kaiako to fill this fixed term position for 2027.

Applicants will work with colleagues to build strong relationships with ākonga and whānau. The successful applicant will show experience in placing students at the centre of their practice and have an understanding of what it is to be an innovative, culturally responsive kaiako.

Kaiako at Nelson Intermediate School will:

• Establish and maintain engaging relationships with ākonga, staff and whānau.
• Have a deep understanding of Te Tiriti oWaitangi.
• Develop a culturally relational and responsive classroom environment.
• Work co-operatively and collaboratively with staff and whānau.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Have sound knowledge of the NZ Curriculum and use effective pedagogy to support its implementation.
• Engage in a professional growth cycle to effectively enhance high student outcomes.
• Support the school vision and values.
• Participate in wider school activities.