News
Dates for submission of Request for Support (RFS)
Monday 12th October
Monday 26th October
Monday 9th November
Monday 23rd November
RFS Allocation Meetings
Thursday 22nd October
Thursday 5th November
Thursday 19th November
Thursday 3rd December
Dates for submission of Learning Support Fund (LSF)
Monday 19th October (Week 2)
Monday 2nd November (Week 4)
Monday 16th November (Week 6)
LSF Panel Meeting Dates
Thursday 29th October (Week 3, Round 14)
Thursday 12th November (Week 5, Round 15)
Thursday 26th November (Week 7, Round 16)
RTLB Te Whiri Kōkō Cluster 26 – Permanent 2 Positions
We invite passionate, trained RTLB or experienced NZ fully registered teachers who aspire to be an RTLB as a future career, to join this large dynamic cluster. Starting 28 January 2027. Full-time permanent, 1 MU + SDA. Two positions (Northern Team) based in Palmerston North.
The successful applicant will have:
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A Degree qualification or higher.
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Commitment to ongoing professional growth, including successfully completing the mandatory Post Graduate training in Specialist Teaching.
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A current NZ practicing certificate.
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Extensive experience in New Zealand education.
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Commitment to tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership in Aotearoa.
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Commitment to becoming culturally competent with diverse Pacific learners.
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Experience working collaboratively with others from a strength-based and inclusive perspective.
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Proven skills in supporting students with diverse needs and their teachers.
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Experience and/or ability to work across Years 2-10.
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Commitment to engaging with whānau/families.
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Sound ICT skills.
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Strong interpersonal skills.
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A full driver’s license and be willing to use their own vehicle for work purposes (reimbursed).
Other strengths:
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Experience teaching in immersion or bi-lingual Māori settings.
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RTLB qualification and experience.
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Structured Literacy and Numeracy.
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Leadership experience.
Applications close 6 November 2026 12 noon.
Please request an application pack from Cathy Reitsma. creitsma@tewhirikoko.ac.nz Phone 027 6083729. For more information contact the Cluster Manager mstewart@tewhirikoko.ac.nz Phone 0275274401 and go to our website http://www.tewhirikoko.ac.nz/about-te-whiri-koko.html