Teacher in Charge of Te Reo (Parental Leave Cover)

Ko wai mātau? - Who are we?

Te Kura Kōhine o Ahuriri - Napier Girls’ High School sits upon Mataruahou, overlooking Ahuriri, Napier, and provides education for students in Years 9-13. Our kura is one of the oldest in Aotearoa for kōhine, young women. Our values of Manaakitanga, Kairangi Whaiaro and Whanaungatanga underpin our kaupapa of empowering ākonga to achieve success and fulfilment for themselves, whānau and the wider community.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

“Mā te whakapapa pounamu, ka puta mai te taonga, he rite anō te reo Māori” - As we smoothen the layers of greenstone, the treasure from within emerges… much like the Māori language. We are seeking an earnest and passionate teacher to join our Languages department for a maternity cover in 2025 - 2026. We currently have 5 levels of Te Reo Māori at our kura, all classes are connected by the tūākana/teina relationships of our atua wāhine that are an integral part of our learning. This position will grow the success of our reo Māori classes of all levels, as well as work alongside our kāhui Māori - Māori student council to support kaupapa Māori throughout our school. There is much room for this role and department to grow and we welcome any kaiako with connections, skills and ideas to share.

This role is suitable for any teacher, beginning or experienced and our ideal candidate will have:

• A teaching qualification
• Ability to converse in and teach Te Reo Māori
• Enjoy working with rangatahi
• Ability to build relationships with tauira, whānau, school staff and our community
• Experience with Kapa Haka, Hākinakina and fostering Māori leadership as an advantage.

This is a full-time, FTC Maternity Cover position that attracts 1 Management Unit. Ideally beginning in October 2025 (Term 4), however a later start date, up to January 2026 would be considered for the right candidate. 

How to apply:

Please send your application to hr@nghs.school.nz, including your CV (with 3 referee contacts), a cover letter and a copy of the NGHS application form.

If you have any questions about the role or our school, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Applications close Monday 15 September 2025. Interviews will take place in the following week.