Ruakākā School · Northland
Years 4-6 Kaiako
PrimaryFull time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Ruakākā School in Northland seeks a full-time, permanent kaiako for its senior English-medium team. The role is listed for Years 4–6 and is likely to teach Years 4 and 5 in 2027. It suits beginning teachers and applicants committed to developing their Reo Māori and supporting tamariki on that journey.
- Permanent full-time position
- English-medium senior team
- Likely Years 4 and 5 in 2027
- Suitable for beginning teachers
Closes in 14 days
Applications close 12 Oct 2026, 12 noon.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent kaiako role in the senior team, teaching an English-medium class. The class is likely to include Years 4 and 5 in 2027, and the position is suitable for beginning teachers.
What they’re looking for
- Willingness to continue a te reo Māori journey
- Ability to support tamariki learning te reo Māori
- Interest in trauma-aware and restorative practice
- Commitment to inclusive classroom practice
- Readiness for a senior-team teaching role
About the school
Ruakākā School is a primary and intermediate kura of about 325 tamariki in Bream Bay, with English-medium and Māori immersion units. The school is in the rohe of Patuharakeke and focuses on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te reo Māori, trauma awareness, restorative practice, Mana Potential, inclusion and environmental learning.
How to apply
Applications close on 12 October 2026.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 3–6
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 29 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“We are seeking a kaiako for a permanent position in a senior team, English medium classroom. This will likely be Years and 5 in 2027. We are a flourishing school of around 325 tamariki in beautiful Ruakākā. We have approximately…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 300
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 12 Sandford Road, Ruakaka
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