Nawton School · Waikato
RTLB Practice Leader
PrimaryFull-time, PermanentLeadership units
Nawton School in Waikato is recruiting a full-time, permanent RTLB Practice Leader for Kahu Taupua | RTLB Cluster 16. The role leads supervision, mentoring, professional learning and evidence-based practice for itinerant RTLB supporting mokopuna primarily in Years 0–10, with one Management Unit, three Leadership Payments and a Special Duties Allowance; applications close 16 November 2026.
- Permanent, full-time appointment
- Supports schools across the Waikato
- One Management Unit and three Leadership Payments
- Applications close 16 November 2026
Closes in 10 days
Applications close 16 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
This full-time permanent Practice Leader role provides professional leadership, supervision and guidance for itinerant RTLB supporting mokopuna, kaiako and whānau across Waikato, primarily in Years 0–10. Duties include supervising RTLB practice, inducting and mentoring staff, planning professional learning, working with schools and agencies, and using eRTLB data to guide decisions. The position includes one Management Unit, three Leadership Payments and a Special Duties Allowance.
What they’re looking for
- Innovative, highly organised and collaborative leadership
- Experience providing professional supervision and practice guidance
- Ability to build RTLB capability through mentoring and professional learning
- Strong relationships with schools, whānau and specialist agencies
- Confidence using data systems to inform decisions and reporting
- Understanding of ecological, collaborative inquiry practice
About the school
Nawton School is a Years 1–8 primary and intermediate kura tuatahi in Waikato. The role is part of Kahu Taupua | RTLB Cluster 16, serving diverse English-medium schools across the region.
How to apply
Send a comprehensive CV, covering letter addressing the person specifications, and completed application form to the lead school office. Applications close on 16 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Resource teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 1 Management Unit + 3 Leadership Payments + Special Duties Allowance
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Kahu Taupua | RTLB Cluster 16 is seeking an innovative, highly organised, and collaborative leader to join our leadership team. This permanent position provides professional leadership, practice supervision, and guidance for our team as we serve a diverse range of…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 519
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Livingstone Avenue, Nawton, Hamilton
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