Pareawa Banks Avenue School · Canterbury
Bilingual Scale A Kaiako - Years 4 to 6
PrimaryFull time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Pareawa Banks Avenue School in Canterbury is seeking a full-time, permanent kaiako for Years 4–6 in its first bilingual unit. The role focuses on supporting Māori learners through te reo me ōna tikanga and would suit a collaborative, reflective teacher, including beginning teachers; the start date is not stated.
- First bilingual unit at the school
- Years 4–6 teaching role
- Te reo me ōna tikanga foundation
- Beginning teachers welcome
Closes in 16 days
Applications close 15 Oct 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Teach Years 4 to 6 in the school’s first bilingual unit as a full-time, permanent kaiako. Support Māori learners through teaching grounded in te reo me ōna tikanga, while working closely with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues. Beginning teachers are welcome to apply.
What they’re looking for
- Collaborative and reflective teaching practice
- Strong relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues
- Commitment to Māori learners and te reo me ōna tikanga
- Professional, empathetic, and energetic approach
- Commitment to ongoing professional learning
- High-quality classroom teaching
About the school
Pareawa Banks Avenue School is a multicultural Years 1–8 kura in Canterbury. It values inclusion, strong relationships, reflective practice, learner strengths, and a diverse community, with HEART values and a developing bilingual unit.
How to apply
Applications close on 15 October 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 3–6
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 25 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“At Pareawa Banks Avenue School, we are seeking outstanding teachers who embrace a growth mindset and who are deeply committed to ensuring every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive. We are looking for a collaborative, reflective practitioner who…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 358
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 57 Averill Street, Richmond, Christchurch
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