Ruakākā School · Northland
Year 4-6 Team Leader
PrimaryFull-time, Permanent
Ruakākā School in Northland is seeking a full-time, permanent kaiako to lead its Year 4–6 senior team in English-medium classrooms. The role will likely involve a Year 4–5 class in 2027 and suits an experienced teacher with Aotearoa New Zealand curriculum and team leadership skills. It includes 1MU and two release days per term, with a possible permanent 0.8 arrangement for an experienced leader.
- Year 4–6 senior team leadership
- Likely Year 4–5 class in 2027
- Two release days per term
- Possible permanent 0.8 arrangement
Closes in 6 days
Applications close 11 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time kaiako leading the English-medium Year 4–6 team, with the class likely to be Year 4–5 in 2027. The role includes a 1MU allowance and two release days each term. An experienced team leader could instead take the position permanently at 0.8.
What they’re looking for
- Experience with the Aotearoa New Zealand curriculum
- Knowledge of teaching practice in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Experience leading a team of teachers
- Commitment to developing te reo Māori
- Support for tamariki learning te reo Māori
- Commitment to inclusive practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
About the school
Ruakākā School is a Years 1–8 kura in Bream Bay, within the rohe of Patuharakeke, with about 325 tamariki. Around 100 tamariki are in the Māori immersion unit and 225 are in English-medium classes; the school works across PB4L, trauma awareness, restorative practice, Teaching to the North East, Mana Potential and Enviroschools.
How to apply
Send a CV, cover letter and completed application form to the principal. Applications close on 11 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 3–6
- Role
- Team leader
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 1MU
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“We are seeking a kaiako for a permanent position as the leader of our Year 4-6 senior team, in English medium classrooms. The class will likely be Year 4-5 in 2027. We are a flourishing school of around 325 tamariki…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 303
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 12 Sandford Road, Ruakaka
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