Current Vacancies 


Kaiako – New Entrant / Foundation Āko Hāpori

PERMANENT - CLOSES 12TH MAY 3PM

Are you a fun, collaborative kaiako who is ready for the most exciting challenge of your teaching career?! Apply to be a part of our new team at Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School set in the beautiful Bay of Plenty. Due to growth, we are searching for an outstanding kaiako to join one of our collaborative new entrant teams who are dedicated to providing a one size fits one developmental learning pathway.

If you are fun, can ignite the spark of authentic learning, love a challenge and can form a meaningful connection with just about anyone then we would love for you to apply! 

We seek strengths in any of the following areas:

Te reo me ōna tikanga, self-determined learning (learning through play through to inquiry), Te Whāriki, structured literacy, the arts, Learner Agency, and Universal Design for Learning.

Physical or remote visits with the Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa team are strongly recommended.

Please click the vacancy link below to access the application.

Please email your CV, eTELL (video) and direct enquiries to:

Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School Office
72 Te Okuroa Drive, Pāpāmoa.
office@tmop.school.nz
(07) 899 4076

Vacancy Link


Kaiako – Year 4-6 Āko Hāpori

PERMANENT - CLOSES 5TH June 5PM

Kaiako - Yr 4-6

Are you a fun, collaborative kaiako who is ready for the most exciting challenge of your teaching career?! Apply to be a part of our team at Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School set in the beautiful Bay of Plenty. Due to growth in our Yr 4-6 āko hapori, we are searching for an outstanding kaiako to join our collaborative senior team who are dedicated to providing a one size fits one developmental learning pathway to enable our kaimanawa to be self determined. If you are fun, can ignite the spark of authentic learning, are passionate about assessment for learning and can form a meaningful connection with just about anyone then we would love for you to apply! 


We seek strengths in any of the following areas:

Te reo me ōna tikanga, Assessment for Learning, Music and Self Determined Learning (learning through play through to inquiry).

Physical or remote visits with the Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa team are strongly recommended.


Please email your CV, eTELL (video describing your superpowers) and direct enquiries to:

Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School Office
72 Te Okuroa Drive, Pāpāmoa.
office@tmop.school.nz
(07) 899 4076

Application Pack - Kaiako Yr 4-6 (May 2023)