Kaiwhakaako Māori
Tasks & duties
Kaiwhakaako Māori may do some or all of the following:
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plan, prepare and teach programmes for primary or secondary students
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engage students in learning while responding to individual needs
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set and mark assignments and tests
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assess students' work for internally assessed components of qualifications
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keep records of children's progress and write reports
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help children to develop social skills and behaviours
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manage student behaviour in the classroom
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undertake pastoral care duties by supporting students with personal difficulties
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meet with parents, whānau or caregivers, individually or at parents' evenings
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keep up to date with curriculum methods
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attend departmental and staff meetings
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participate in or organise extracurricular activities such as sport, camps or drama
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be responsible for a form class
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keep up to date with curriculum changes and assessment methods
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maintain regular contact with local iwi, marae and community groups
Skills & knowledge
Kaiwhakaako Māori need to have:
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knowledge of Māori language and culture
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teaching skills, and knowledge of different teaching methods and learning styles
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up-to-date knowledge of the curriculum
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assessment and planning skills
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skill in evaluating students' progress
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good communication skills and the ability to relate well to students and other adults
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classroom management skills, including an understanding of behaviour management
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knowledge of how to access services that provide support and help to teachers
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understanding of a range of cultures and religions
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organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills
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computer and research skills
Entry requirements
To become a kaiwhakaako Māori you need the following:
For primary teaching at kura kaupapa Māori (Māori medium school, Years 1 to 8)
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fluency in te reo Māori
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a three-year Bachelor of Education (Teaching) or equivalent
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a degree plus a one-year Graduate Diploma of Teaching
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a four-year conjoint degree that combines study in teaching subjects with teacher training
For secondary-level teaching of te reo Māori at English medium schools
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a degree in Māori followed by a one-year Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary)
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a combined Māori degree and secondary teaching qualification
For secondary-level teaching at Māori medium or bilingual schools
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fluency in te reo Māori
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a specialist subject degree followed by a one-year Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary)
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a combined specialist subject degree and secondary teaching qualification
Targeted scholarships and loans for kaiwhakaako Māori
Scholarships are offered by the Government to encourage people to:
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train as teachers of te reo Māori at secondary school level
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train as Māori medium teachers
Māori medium scholarships are available to school leavers and undergraduates, and to career changers who have worked in a paid or voluntary capacity for at least six years and want a career change.
Student loan support is also available to qualified secondary teachers of te reo Māori and to Māori medium teachers in their second, third and fourth years of teaching.
Secondary education
A tertiary entrance qualification is required to enter a teacher training programme to become a kaiwhakaako Māori.
Training on the job
Newly qualified kaiwhakaako Māori have a reduced workload and special programme of support provided by their school for their first two years.
Primary or secondary-trained kaiwhakaako Māori are required to spend a certain number of hours training each year. This can be done through internal or external courses, workshops and seminars.
Registration
First-year kaiwhakaako Māori must become provisionally registered with the New Zealand Teachers Council and will gain full registration after two years of satisfactory work as a teacher.
On becoming fully registered, teachers are issued with a practising certificate.
Useful experience
Useful experience for kaiwhakaako Māori includes:
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work with Māori
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Māori language courses
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marae work
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work with young people
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counselling
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work with people with disabilities
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community work
Related courses
Bilingual Secondary Teacher Training (Pre-Service)
General Primary and Secondary Education
Immersion Secondary Teacher Training (Pre-Service)
Te Reo Maori
Teacher Education: General (Pre-Service)
Teacher Education: Primary (Pre-Service)
Teacher Education: Secondary (Pre-Service)
Teacher Professional Development
Tikanga - Maori Customs
For more information, please refer to Career Services.
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