Kaiako Matua - English (Start Term 1 2027) | Flexible Office Location - North Island

Job Description

1 x Permanent Position

Start 28 January 2027

Full-time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Based in our Hamilton, Tauranga or Rotorua tari (office)

2 Management Allowances and 2 Units

Kaiako Matua | Senior Teacher – English

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kura

At Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura), our ākonga are always at the centre of what we do. For more than a century, we've supported learners across Aotearoa — evolving from lessons once delivered on horseback to today's future focused learning that can be done anywhere, anytime.

Ākonga at Te Kura choose subjects based on their passions and interests, accessing learning online supported by kaiako who guide, inspire, and drive engagement. Alongside this, kaiako provide pastoral care and connect with ākonga through regular huinga ako — online or face to face — where learners connect, receive guidance, and strengthen their sense of belonging.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position

We have an exciting vacancy for a Kaiako Matua (Senior Teacher) to lead English across the Te Kāhui Hauāuru Region contributing to the wider rōpū across Aotearoa.

Our focus is on engaging ākonga in learning that is relevant to them in their context and provides choices for the future. We are looking for a Kaiako Matua who is passionate about interweaving curriculum learning and opportunities, who is innovative, creative and responsive to the needs of individuals and groups of ākonga when designing learning, and who is excited at the opportunity to work in an environment where learning is highly personalised and flexible.

Kaiako Matua work collaboratively and you will have the opportunity to extend your leadership skillset by taking on a variety of roles in the rōpū. Kaiako Matua are also attached to a cross-curricular kāhui. Kaiako Matua are supported by the other Kaiako Matua in their rōpū, regionally by our Regional Leaders of Learning, and nationally by our National Leaders of Learning. 

Ko koe tēnei | About you

As a Kaiako Matua, you will be able to thrive in a busy environment, show initiative, have excellent communication skills and be self-motivated. As well as this you will have:

• Experience in building strong curriculum learning in a range of contexts 
• Practical experience in effective assessment for learning 
• Up-to-date curriculum knowledge, including national curriculum refresh and Review of Achievement Standards 
• Established connections with other subject matter experts and subject associations 
• A commitment to ongoing professional learning and personal growth

It's an exciting time at Te Kura as we continue to innovate and transform the way we provide distance learning, while responding pro-actively to the opportunities provided by national curriculum refresh and the Review of Achievement Standards. In our online environment, we work with the latest technologies and are constantly growing in this space.

While we are an online school that doesn't mean no ākonga contact. You'll interact with our ākonga at face-to-face and virtual advisories, communicate with them using online tools and guide a group of ākonga as their Kaimanaaki (Learning Advisor). We are committed to seeing you grow with us and development opportunities often crop up within the school. 

Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our Values

At Te Kura, we live by our values:

• Manaaki — showing respect, generosity, and care
• Whanaungatanga — building relationships and belonging
• Tika — acting fairly and honestly
• Ākonga at the Centre — guiding every decision we make

Hei whakautu | In return

You'll join a supportive, inclusive team where manaaki and whanaungatanga guide how we work. We offer flexible working options, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference for ākonga across Aotearoa.

If you're ready to bring our values to life and support learners in meaningful ways, we'd love to hear from you.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Excited to join our team? Click the Apply button and tell us your story—we'd love to hear from you!

Applications must be submitted through our careers portal. Applicants must have the legal right to teach, reside and work in New Zealand.

E hiahia ana koe ki te mōhio anō? | Like to find out more?

For more information, check out the position description, or contact Christine Shaw via email Christine.Shaw@tekura.school.nz

If you encounter any issues during the application process, please email jobs@tekura.school.nz

🗓 Applications close at 11.59pm on Friday 18 September 2026