POUAKO – TEACHERS (YEARS 9-13)

POUAKO – TEACHERS (YEARS 9-13)

We are seeking inspirational Pouako to take our Kura Tuakana (senior school) forward as a newly established Designated Character Kura in 2019 (decile 3, roll 175).

Te Kāpehu Whetū, started as a Partnership School in 2014 and has experienced strong growth and exceptional academic achievement, now presenting as two kura: Teina (Yr 1-8) Tuakana (Yr 9-13) under one Kaupapa.

The Kaupapa = designated character reflects a kura committed to te reo me ona tikanga o Ngāpuhi-nui-tonu with adherence to te Tiriti O Waitangi and the rights accorded us, with particular reference to Article 3 which grants us the rights of citizenship; which were affirmed by the men of the 28 (Māori) Battalion who paid the ultimate price of citizenship. At the heart of our kura is a learning programme designed to support this Kaupapa.

The Three Pou:
Kia Māori – an education and an environment that validates Māori knowledge and ways of learning
Kia Mātau – encouraging innovation, inquiry and the development of specialised knowledge and skills

Kia Tū Rangatira Ai – the development of strong character and personal excellence, living with mana.
One Kaupapa…..Two Kura…..Four Whare

Our Kura Tuakana is designed to assist ākonga (students) become self-directed, resilient, lifelong learners in the 21st century, with a deep appreciation of being Māori in a global world.

Paetawhiti Whare: Year 9 – 10: is an integrated programme across all core curriculum areas, building ākonga learning capability, knowledge foundations and self-efficacy.

Paerangi Whare: Y11–13: is a deliberate programme designed to introduce ākonga to the real world with 3 Faculties and several NCEA streams each.
- Compulsory core subjects are English, Maths and Māori. Kia Māori informs the curriculum across the whole kura.
- Vocational options are delivered through partnership with NorthTec, Taratahi and other tertiary providers.

We are seeking dynamic Pouako who are experienced or keen to work in an innovative curriculum and a 21st century learning environment. You will have at least one strength but the ability to teach across one or more other subjects at the junior level and NCEA and have:

Commitment to te reo me ōna tikanga
Demonstrated commitment to our designated character
Understanding of distributed leadership
A robust pastoral care system within a Māori framework
Commitment to student-centred, evidence-based decision making
Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative educational strategies to Māori learners.

We are charting a new educational direction in pursuit of collective excellence and high personal achievement. Our mission is to unlock the potential of our tamariki while honouring the deeds of our tupuna.

"Tū ki te marae........Tū ki te ao"

For more information on Te Kāpehu Whetū, please see our website www.tkw.ac.nz

Te Kāpehu Whetū | Navigating Māori Futures
www.tkw.ac.nz
Te Kāpehu Whetū (the Māori Star Compass) is a kura based in Whangarei that combines the wisdom of our tupuna with 21st century learning systems.

Email your CV and covering letter to the Chair, academy@mokonz.co.nz

or phone Elisa on 09 438 4228.

Applications close at 5.00pm on 31 October 2018 and can be emailed or posted to He Puna Marama Trust, PO Box 6020, Otaika, Whangarei