Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu · New Zealand (nationwide)
Kaiako Matua - Classical Studies
SecondaryFull time, Permanent
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu seeks a full-time, permanent Kaiako Matua to lead Classical Studies across the Central South Region and contribute nationally. The role is based within a nationwide distance-learning school serving learners from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, and suits an experienced educator with assessment, communication and curriculum leadership skills. The position starts in Term 1, 2027.
- Classical Studies leadership role
- Central South Region coverage
- Full-time permanent position
- Cross-curricular kāhui involvement
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 30 Sept 2026, 11.59pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent Kaiako Matua role leading Classical Studies across the Central South Region and contributing to the national subject group. The role includes collaborative work, participation in a cross-curricular kāhui, and wider leadership responsibilities. The position is for secondary learners in Years 7–15 and begins in Term 1, 2027.
What they’re looking for
- Experience teaching and developing Classical Studies
- Practical experience using effective assessment for learning
- Strong curriculum learning across varied contexts
- Excellent communication and initiative
- Self-motivated approach in a busy environment
- Understanding of technology’s impact on education outcomes
About the school
Te Kura is a nationwide school with up to 24,000 ākonga and personalised learning programmes from early childhood to NCEA Level 3. Its work centres on helping ākonga reach their educational and personal goals and contribute to their communities.
How to apply
Applications close on 30 September 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Social sciences
- Listed
- 15 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Ko wai mātou | About us Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised learning programmes from early…”
The school
- Type
- Correspondence School
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 8,952
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 11 Portland Crescent, Thorndon, Wellington
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