Teacher of Te Reo Māori

Closing Date: 20 July 2025 130 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga Permanent / Full Time

**Saint Kentigern College**:

- Pakuranga Campus
- Full time, Permanent role
- Join an experienced and caring team of educators

**Teacher of Te Reo Māori**
- Saint Kentigern College
- Full time, Permanent

**About Saint Kentigern College**
Saint Kentigern College is a leading independent, values-based Presbyterian school for Years 7-13, located on a spacious and well-resourced campus in Pakuranga, Auckland. We are proud to offer a holistic education that nurtures academic excellence, character development, co-curricular involvement, student wellbeing, and service to others.

**The Opportunity**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of Te Reo Māori to join our team, commencing in **Term 4** (or by negotiation). We are seeking a kaiako who brings both deep knowledge and heartfelt commitment to _te reo Māori me ōna tikanga_, and who is ready to inspire the next generation of learners through culturally responsive and engaging teaching practice.

Our learning environment is dynamic and future-focused, supported by a close-knit community of dedicated staff, motivated learners, and engaged whānau.

**E rapu ana mātou i tētahi kaiako e ngākau pono ana ki te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.**
Ko te tangata e hiahiatia ana, me mārama ki te āhurutanga me te hira o te reo i te ao hurihuri, ā, me whai pūkenga hoki ki te whakaako i roto i ngā horopaki huhua, ahakoa te ao Māori, ahakoa te ao auraki.

Nō reira, ko te kaiako e āhei ana ki tēnei tūranga me:

- Tū māia ki te ako mā te reo Māori, reorua rāini
- Ngākau mahaki, ngākau manawanui ki te whakatupu i te tangata
- Tūturu ki ngā mātāpono o te ako Māori
- Ngāio ki te whakamahere, te whakaako, me te aromatawai
- Mahi ngātahi me te whānau, me te hapori hei tautoko i te oranga o ngā ākonga

Ki te whakapono koe he wāhi tēnei e hāngai ana ki tō mātauranga, tō wheako, me tō wairua, tēnā koa tukuna mai tō tono.

**Hei tā mātou**: Me tū ngāio te tangata, kia hiranga te mahi, kia māia te tū. Nā te ngākau ka aratakina te mātauranga - nā te aroha ka tipu te tangata.

**What We’re Looking For**
Therefore, the teacher suitable for this role will:

- Be confident teaching through the medium of te reo Māori or bilingual language
- Be humble and patient, with a heart for nurturing others
- Be grounded in the principles of Māori pedagogy
- Be professional in planning, teaching, and assessment
- Work collaboratively with whānau and community to support student wellbeing

**As we believe**: A teacher must be professional in practice, excellent in their work, and courageous in their stance. From the heart flows knowledge - and through love, people grow.

**Your Role - Key Responsibilities**
- Deliver the Te Reo Māori curriculum through engaging and innovative teaching
- Provide high-quality learning experiences in both _Te Ao Māori_ and _Te Reo Māori_
- Collaborate with curriculum leaders and colleagues to support strategic goals
- Participate actively in kaupapa Māori and wider school initiatives

**What You’ll Bring**
- New Zealand registered teacher with a current practising certificate
- Relevant teaching degree or equivalent experience
- In-depth understanding of current teaching and assessment practices
- Strong relationship and communication skills
- A positive, collaborative team member with a growth mindset
- Commitment to the College’s special character and co-curricular life
- Strong understanding of health and safety and role modelling of best practice

**What We Offer**
- Competitive remuneration, above the State base scale
- World-class facilities and teaching resources
- Subsidised Southern Cross RegularCare plan
- Additional mid-year week of leave
- Staff discount on student fees
- On-site gym and free parking
- Saint Kentigern allowance and up to 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
- Staff wellbeing programme and professional development opportunities

**How to apply**:
**Applications close: Sunday 20 July 2025**

Please note to be considered for this position, you must meet the above criteria and you must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.