Kaiako

Permanent

0.4 - 0.5 FTTE (negotiable)

Start date: ideally term 4 2025 (negotiable - could be term 1 2026)

We’re seeking an experienced, relationship-centred kaiako to join our vibrant rural kura. Pūrākaunui School’s multi-level classrooms, strong whānau partnerships, and rich natural environment create powerful, real-world learning opportunities for tamariki. We are looking for someone who is passionate and committed to being part of our school community and helping us grow. We are a small school with a big heart, seeking excellence in teaching and learning.

We are looking for someone who can:

Differentiate planning and teaching across multiple year levels in a small-class setting.
Confidently deliver Structured Literacy using the IdeaL program and support foundational to advanced literacy progress.
Recognise and respond to neurodiversity (e.g., ADHD, dyslexia, autism profiles) through flexible, strengths-based approaches.
Apply trauma-informed, wellbeing-focused practice that helps learners feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn.
Identify and extend gifted & talented ākonga with appropriate challenge and enrichment pathways.
Use play and project-based pedagogies to drive engagement, inquiry, and cross-curricular learning.
Enjoy being active and learning outdoors - beaches, bush, and community spaces are part of our classroom.
Value EnviroSchools principles and kaitiakitanga, weaving sustainability into daily learning.
Bring creativity and a love of the arts (visual, music, performance, or integrated arts learning).
Integrate te reo Māori and tikanga authentically across the programme, happy to teach Kapa Haka.
Build warm partnerships with students, staff, and whānau in our tight-knit community.

How to Apply:

Please send completed declaration form; CV; cover letter (tell us why rural, multi-level teaching is for you) to Mikaela Wilson, Principal

office@purakaunui.school.nz
022 414 6351

Teacher Aide

Fixed Term: Term 4 2025

12-15 hours/week (negotiable)

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher aide to support learning in our small, multi-level rural school. This is a fixed-term, part-time role for Term 4 offering 12–15 hours per week (hours are negotiable).

There is a possibility of the contract being renewed or extended for 2026, depending on school needs and funding.

Key responsibilities:

Support students in literacy and mathematics, including structured literacy programs.
Assist with classroom management and supervision.
Work collaboratively with teachers to support individual learning needs.
Participate in planning and preparation for learning activities.

Requirements:

Experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred
Applicants are expected to have completed, or be willing to complete, professional development in structured literacy and mathematics. Training will be available for those who have not yet completed it.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
Reliability, flexibility, and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Pūrākaunui School is a supportive, community-focused environment where every student is valued. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about education and keen to make a real difference.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a cover letter (tell us why rural, multi-level teacher aiding is for you) to Mikaela Wilson, Principal

office@purakaunui.school.nz
022 414 6351