Teacher of Te Reo Maori

Saint Kentigern Boys’ School, located at the Shore Road Campus, is dedicated to delivering a values-based education tailored specifically for boys.  We pride ourselves on fostering academic excellence within a holistic framework that nurtures character, well-being, and a commitment to service.  Our extensive co-curricular programme enriches student life, encouraging personal growth and leadership.  At the heart of Saint Kentigern is a close-knit community of passionate educators, motivated students, and engaged families who all work together to inspire lifelong learning and meaningful contribution inside and outside the school gates.
 
An opening has arisen for an enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of Te Reo Māori to join our team at the Boys’ School.

Key duties and responsibilities: 

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Te Reo Māori lessons across different year levels, ensuring alignment with the New Zealand Curriculum and school programmes.
• Differentiate learning activities to cater for students with varying levels of fluency, from beginners to advanced speakers.
• Incorporate tikanga Māori (customs and practices) and mātauranga Māori (knowledge systems) into lessons to deepen cultural understanding.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies, resources, and technologies to foster oral language, reading, writing, and listening skills in Te Reo Māori.
• Model and promote Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga (the Māori language and its cultural practices) across the school community.
• Support the school’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by embedding bicultural practices in teaching and learning.
• Contribute to school events, assemblies, and special occasions (e.g., pōwhiri, karakia, waiata, kapa haka) to foster Māori language and cultural presence.
• Encourage all students to value and respect Te Reo Māori as a taonga (treasure) and integral part of New Zealand identity.
• Establish a classroom atmosphere that reflects manaakitanga (care), whanaungatanga (relationships), and rangatiratanga (leadership/agency).
• Provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where students are confident to take risks and use Te Reo Māori.
• Celebrate student achievements in Te Reo Māori and encourage pride in their learning journey.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate Te Reo Māori into wider curriculum areas.
• Act as a resource and support for staff in developing their own use of Te Reo Māori.

Key skills and experiences: 

• Registered NZ teacher with valid practicing certificate
• Teaching degree or equivalent education and/or experience
• Detailed knowledge, understanding and experience of current teaching methodologies and assessment practices
• Ability to relate effectively to young people, colleagues and other stakeholders with strong relationship management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Positive and collaborative team member, showing enthusiasm and commitment to promoting their faculties and respect to staff
• Willingness to uphold the special character and culture of Saint Kentigern and commitment to the co-curricular programme
• Strong understanding of health and safety and committed to upholding and role modelling best practice.

What we offer:

• Excellent facilities and learning spaces
• Competitive remuneration, above State base salary
• Subsidised Southern Cross healthcare
• Additional week’s holiday mid-year
• Student fees discount
• Saint Kentigern allowance for co-curricular involvement
• 4% KiwiSaver Employer contribution
• Staff wellbeing programme

How to apply: 

If you are motivated by the prospect of being a part of a dynamic teaching environment and would enjoy the associated challenges of the role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply for this role, please include a covering letter and current CV stating all teaching subjects and at least the last five years of work history. Applications are to be submitted electronically via the link below. Email applications will not be accepted.
As an accredited employer, Saint Kentigern invites national and international candidates, that meet the above criteria, to submit their application.

Applications close:  10 September 2025

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