Years 7 and 8 Kaiako

Whangarei Intermediate; Northland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Whangarei Intermediate invites a passionate kaiako to join our Year 7–8 team in a full-time permanent role starting 28 January 2027. You will teach across English, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, and Te reo Māori, while maintaining strong pastoral care in your home-room.

As we adopt a school-wide Specialist Teaching Model, you will apply your curriculum strengths, build mana-enhancing relationships with ākonga, staff and whānau, and contribute to co-curricular life through

Qualifications

• Proven success accelerating student achievement, particularly for Māori and Pasifika learners.
• Excellence in pedagogy tailored for Year 7–8 students.
• Strong practical skills in te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, with active Te Ao Māori/Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitment.
• Ability to build mana-enhancing relationships with ākonga, staff and whānau.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to co-curricular life (sport, arts, cultural groups).

Responsibilities

• Teach specialist subjects while maintaining core curriculum delivery in the home-room.
• Support the school-wide Specialist Teaching Model during the 2027 transition.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan, assess, and differentiate learning.
• Engage with whānau and the wider school community to support learner wellbeing.
• Contribute to co-curricular activities and school life.

Skills

Student achievement acceleration

Pedagogy for Year 7-8

Te reo Māori & tikanga

Relationship building (mana)

Collaborative & co-curricular

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a passionate, energetic, and highly effective classroom kaiako to join our dedicated team.

This is a full-time permanent position commencing on 28 January 2027, working with our exciting and diverse Year 7 and 8 ākonga.

We are on a transformative journey towards a school-wide Specialist Teaching Model from 2027. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in this transition, using their personal curriculum strength to teach specialist subjects while maintaining strong pastoral care and core curriculum delivery in their home-room.

Our Tirohanga | Vision is focused on building strong relationships (Mā te Whānaungatanga) so that knowledge is acquired (Kā Whai Mātauranga te Akonga) enabling the learner to stand with confidence (Kā tū Rangatira).

We are seeking a teacher who is committed to creating a positive, caring learning community. You will thrive in a collaborative environment and have a deep understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum at the intermediate level.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• proven success in accelerating student achievement, particularly for Māori and Pasifika learners
• excellence in pedagogy tailored for Year 7-8 students
• strong practical skills in te reo and tikanga Māori and an active commitment to Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• the ability to build strong, mana-enhancing relationships with ākonga, staff, and whānau
• a collaborative mindset and a commitment to contributing fully to the co-curricular life of the school (for example sports, arts, cultural groups).

You will receive a supportive and collaborative environment, an immediate focus on nurturing your curriculum strengths, ample professional development opportunities, and a well-resourced school with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.

Become a vital part of our school's future!

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Full-time, Permanent

Learning areas English, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori