Classroom Teacher

Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae in Tauranga, NZ, invites a passionate, certificated teacher to join our primary/intermediate team. You will foster a warm, relational classroom environment and help all students achieve strong learning outcomes.

You will value culturally responsive practice, be skilled in behaviour management, and collaborate with whānau and colleagues while contributing to school life beyond the classroom.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher with NZ registration or eligible.
• Suitable for beginning teachers.
• Experience with Structured Literacy or Maths No Problem! is an advantage.
• Commitment to culturally responsive practice and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Teach Years 1–8 with a warm, relational teaching style.
• Collaborate with whānau and colleagues and contribute to school life beyond the classroom.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Structured Literacy

Education

Certificated teacher

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

Suitable for beginning teachers

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate classroom teacher who genuinely loves working with children and brings a warm, relational approach to teaching. The ideal candidate will have strong behaviour management skills, a great sense of humour, and the ability to build positive, trusting connections with students, whānau, and colleagues.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about learning and committed to achieving the best learning outcomes for all children. Experience in Structured Literacy and Maths No Problem!an advantage, along with a strong commitment to culturally responsive practice and inclusive education. You will embrace and support learners with additional needs, ensuring every child feels valued, capable, and part of our kura community.

If you are a collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive environment and is excited to contribute to a vibrant, child‑centered school, while contributing to school life outside of the classroom, we would love to hear from you.

151 Greerton Road, Greerton, Tauranga