Years 7 and 8 Kaiako

Whangarei Intermediate; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Whangarei Intermediate is seeking a passionate classroom kaiako to join our dedicated team for a full-time permanent role commencing 28 January 2027.

You will lead Year 7–8, contribute to our school-wide Specialist Teaching Model, deliver the New Zealand Curriculum, and strengthen te reo and tikanga Māori while building positive relationships with ākonga, staff, and whānau.

Qualifications

• Proven success in accelerating student achievement for Māori and Pasifika learners.
• Excellence in pedagogy tailored for Year 7-8 students.
• Strong practical skills in te reo and tikanga Māori and in Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Teach specialist subjects within a home-room while delivering core curriculum.
• Provide pastoral care and build mana-enhancing relationships with ākonga, staff, and whānau.
• Collaborate within a team and contribute to the co-curricular life of the school (sports, arts, cultural groups).

Skills

NZC knowledge

Pastoral care

Te Reo Māori

Tikanga Māori

Collaboration

Year 7-8 pedagogy

Education

Bachelor of Teaching / Education degree

Job description

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!