Mangaweka School · Manawatu/Whanganui
Kaiako (Years 0-2) Fulltime
PrimaryFull time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Mangaweka School in Manawatū-Whanganui seeks a full-time permanent kaiako for its Years 0–2 class from Term 1, 2027. The role suits a registered or provisionally registered teacher, including beginning teachers, with an interest in play-based early literacy and numeracy, self-regulation, Te Reo me ngā tikanga Māori, and strong relationships with tamariki, whānau and the rural community.
- Years 0–2 junior class
- Full-time permanent position
- Commences Term 1, 2027
- Enviro-School and place-based learning
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Permanent full-time teaching role with the Pōtiki class for Years 0–2, beginning Term 1, 2027. The role focuses on early literacy and numeracy within a play-based programme, alongside oral language, wellbeing, music and the arts. The teacher will support transitions for tamariki and whānau and contribute to the wider life of the kura.
What they’re looking for
- Registered or provisionally registered teacher
- Early years or junior school experience
- Understanding of how young children learn
- Ability to teach self-regulation explicitly
- Strong partnerships with parents and whānau
- Commitment to Te Reo me ngā tikanga Māori
About the school
Mangaweka School is a rural kura serving Years 1–8. It is an Enviro-School with teaching shaped by nature, place, local history, community and Te Reo me ngā tikanga Māori.
How to apply
Applications close on 6 November 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
- Listed
- 9 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Our Pōtiki class is a special group of eager young learners. We are looking for the right person to nurture our junior tamariki with aroha and warmth. What we are looking for: 1.0 FTTE, permanent, teaching our youngest learners. A…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 45
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 5 Raumaewa Road, Mangaweka
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