Assessment Lead - Literacy and Numeracy Intervention programme

Job Description

• 1 x Position

• Fixed term (January to December 2027)

• Full-time FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week)

• 3 Units

• Based in any to Te Kura office location

Ko wai mātou | About Us

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kura

At Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura), our ākonga are always at the centre of what we do. For more than a century, we've supported learners across Aotearoa — evolving from lessons once delivered on horseback to today's future focused learning that can be done anywhere, anytime.

Ākonga at Te Kura choose subjects based on their passions and interests, accessing learning online supported by kaiako who guide, inspire, and drive engagement. Alongside this, kaiako provide pastoral care and connect with ākonga through regular huinga ako — online or face to face — where learners connect, receive guidance, and strengthen their sense of belonging.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position

We are looking for a proactive and data-informed leader to take responsibility for assessment and learner tracking within the Accelerated Literacy and Numeracy programme. This role is central to ensuring that assessment practices drive meaningful learning outcomes and support continuous improvement.

As Assessment Lead, you will:

• Lead the design and implementation of assessment processes, including the use of standardised testing tools to measure ākonga progress.

• Provide strategic oversight of learner data, ensuring accurate tracking, analysis, and reporting to inform teaching and programme development.

• Collaborate closely with the Programme Lead to align assessment insights with programme goals and learner pathways.

• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure assessment information is shared in ways that support learner success.

• Support kaiako in interpreting data and using it to inform responsive teaching practices.

• Work in partnership with National Leaders of Learning and Kaiako Matua Literacy and Numeracy to strengthen formative and summative assessment practices to inform intervention approaches.

• Contribute to reporting cycles, providing evidence-based insights that support curriculum development and decision-making.

This role requires a leader who is confident with data, committed to equity, and passionate about using assessment to empower learners and educators.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You will bring:

• New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate

• Strong knowledge of the English curriculum and assessment practices

• A calm, inclusive, and supportive approach to teaching and pastoral care

• Confidence using digital tools to connect with learners

• Enthusiasm for collaborative, values driven teaching

Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our Values

At Te Kura, we live by our values:

• Manaaki — showing respect, generosity, and care

• Whanaungatanga — building relationships and belonging

• Tika — acting fairly and honestly

• Ākonga at the Centre — guiding every decision we make

Hei whakautu | In return

You'll join a supportive, inclusive team where manaaki and whanaungatanga guide how we work. We offer flexible working options, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference for ākonga across Aotearoa.

If you're ready to bring our values to life and support learners in meaningful ways, we'd love to hear from you.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Excited to join our team? Click the Apply button and tell us your story—we'd love to hear from you!

Applications must be submitted through our careers portal. Applicants must have the legal right to teach, reside and work in New Zealand.

E hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? | Like to find out more?

For additional details, view the position description at the top of the page or if you have any questions or issues with the application process please contact jobs@tekura.school.nz

Applications close at 11.59pm on Friday, 30 October 2026