
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi · Canterbury
Kaiako Toi Puoro - Wharekura
Area schoolFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcomeMāori-medium
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Whānau Tahi in Canterbury is seeking a full-time, permanent Kaiako Toi Puoro for its Wharekura. The role suits a teacher confident in te reo Māori and tikanga, with knowledge of Te Aho Matua and the Te Kura Kaupapa Māori curriculum. Beginning teachers may apply; a MITA allowance is available, and the start date is not stated.
- Full-time, permanent Wharekura position
- Music teaching role
- Te Aho Matua knowledge required
- MITA allowance available
Closes in 8 days
Applications close 13 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Teach Toi Puoro at the Wharekura within a Years 1–15 kura. This is a full-time, permanent position with a MITA allowance; the start date is not stated. Beginning teachers may apply.
What they’re looking for
- Strong ability in te reo Māori and tikanga
- Understanding of Te Aho Matua principles and values
- Knowledge of the Kura Kaupapa Māori curriculum
- Ability to adapt curriculum creatively
- Willingness to teach collaboratively
About the school
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Whānau Tahi is a composite Years 1–15 school in Canterbury. It works within Te Aho Matua and the Kura Kaupapa Māori curriculum.
How to apply
Send your CV to the school using the advertised contact details. Applications close on 13 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Role
- Kaiako
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Ngā Toi
- Allowances
- MITA
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“E kimi ana mātou o Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Whānau Tahi, ki tētahi kaiako pukunanaiore, hei pīkau i te haepapa o te kaiako Toi Puoro ki tō mātou Wharekura. Me kirikawa te kaiako nei ki te reo me…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 233
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 83 Lyttelton Street, Spreydon, Christchurch
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