Classroom Teacher

Tangiteroria School; Tangiteroria; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tangiteroria School in New Zealand is seeking an enthusiastic, positive and flexible teacher to join our close-knit team in 2027, providing long-term release (LTR) for our experienced U1 Principal.

While funded as principal release, you will be the main classroom teacher for our middle schoolPhase 2 (Years 4-6), giving you the opportunity to build strong relationships and take genuine ownership of the learning programme.

Responsibilities

• Provide long-term release (LTR) for the experienced U1 Principal and act as the main classroom teacher for the middle school Phase 2 (Years 4-6).
• Thrive in a small-school setting with close teamwork and strong relationships with students, whānau and the local community.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver engaging, hands-on learning in a rural school environment.

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Primary and intermediate (Years 1-8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Tangiteroria School is a small, welcoming rural school with a clear vision of "Growing Great Kids." Our tamariki are curious learners who thrive on hands-on learning and enjoy being actively involved in our gardens, beehives, native ngahere and wider school environment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, positive and flexible teacher to join our close-knit team in 2027, providing long-term release (LTR) for our experienced U1 Principal. While funded as principal release, you will be the main classroom teacher for our middle schoolPhase 2 (Years 4-6), giving you the opportunity to build strong relationships and take genuine ownership of the learning programme.

We offer very small class sizes of approximately 12-16 students, excellent resources and teacher aide support. Classes often combine in the afternoons for meaningful tuakana-teina learning, so collaboration and flexibility are important.

Our school has strong connections with the rural community, and whānau are actively involved in whole-school events such as annual camps, Agriculture Day, swimming sports etc. Community fundraising supports the school to provide excellent learning resources that promote equity for all tamariki.

If you are a positive, adaptable teacher who enjoys knowing your learners well and contributing to a supportive small-school environment, we would love to hear from you.

The position is ideally 0.7 FTTE (3½ days per week), but 0.6-08 FTTE may be negotiable for the right applicant.

Tangiteroria School is applying for a Teacher Bonding Scheme placement for this vacancy. If approved, eligible teachers may receive additional financial support of up to $40,000 over five years, pro-rated to FTTE. Applicants must commit to an employment agreement of at least 12 months.

All applicants must hold current NZ Teaching Registration and be based in New Zealand.

Vacancy reference #:1HAtq8

Physical address:
3069 State Highway 14, Tangiteroria

Postal Address:
3069 State Highway 14 RD 1, Tangiteroria, 381

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