Hornby Primary School · Canterbury
Permanent Scale A Bilingual Unit Kaiako
PrimaryFull time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcomeMāori-medium
Hornby Primary School in Canterbury is seeking a full-time, permanent Scale A kaiako for its Te Puna O Te Reo bilingual unit. The role teaches Years 1–3 learners and requires confidence in te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, whānau and community collaboration. It starts in Term 1, 2027, includes the MITA allowance, and is open to beginning teachers.
- Level 2 bilingual unit
- Years 1–3 learners
- MITA allowance included
- Potential leadership opportunity
Closes in 17 days
Applications close 16 Oct 2026, 4pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Full-time, permanent Scale A kaiako in the Te Puna O Te Reo level 2 bilingual unit, teaching Years 1–3. The role includes the MITA allowance and may offer leadership opportunities. The position begins in Term 1, 2027.
What they’re looking for
- Fluent te reo Māori for curriculum delivery
- Confidence teaching te reo and tikanga Māori
- Experience working with Years 1–3 learners
- Positive relationships with whānau and community
- Ability to contribute in a collaborative setting
About the school
Hornby Primary School is a Years 1–8 kura tuatahi in Canterbury. Its bilingual unit works with te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, whānau and the wider community.
How to apply
Applications close on 16 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 0–2
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- MITA
- Listed
- 28 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Te Māhuri Mānuka Hornby Primary School E rapu ana mātou i tētahi kaiako kia ārahi i tētahi taiao e taurikura ana, e ū ana hoki ki Te Puna O Te Reo. Me kaha tā te kaiako kōrero, whakaako hoki i…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 266
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 190 Waterloo Road, Hornby, Christchurch
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