Classroom Teacher

Kio Kio School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kio Kio School in the Waikato region seeks a full-time Certificated teacher to join our rural school in 2027. You will teach across primary and intermediate years 1–8, delivering a broad curriculum including English, Health, Maths, Science, Te reo Māori and the arts, within a supportive team.

The successful candidate will inspire learners, foster strong relationships with students, whānau and our community, and apply structured literacy and numeracy programmes with high professional standards

Qualifications

• Certified teacher for primary and intermediate years 1–8.

Responsibilities

• Inspire learners and foster a love of learning.
• Build strong relationships with students, whānau and the community.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement, behaviour and engagement.
• Confidently teach Structured Literacy and Numeracy programmes.
• Follow school-wide scope, sequences and teaching approaches.
• Use assessment effectively to identify needs, monitor progress and inform teaching.
• Work collaboratively and contribute positively to the team.
• Be reflective, open to feedback and committed to professional growth.
• Get involved in all aspects of school life.

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 01/02/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (Roll fluctuation)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Kio Kio School is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our dynamic rural school in 2027.

At Kio Kio School, we are committed to providing our students with the absolute best all-round education. We have high expectations for learning and behaviour and pride ourselves on creating an environment where students feel supported, challenged and inspired to achieve.

Clear school-wide approaches, quality teaching and a collaborative staff culture support our strong Structured Literacy and Numeracy programmes. Our POWER values – Perseverance, Ownership, Wonder, Excellence and Respect – underpin everything we do.

We are looking for a teacher who will:

• Inspire learners and foster a genuine love of learning.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, whānau and our community.
• Hold high expectations for achievement, behaviour and engagement.
• Confidently teach our Structured Literacy and Numeracy programmes.
• Follow school-wide scope, sequences and teaching approaches.
• Use assessment effectively to identify needs, monitor progress and inform teaching.
• Work collaboratively and contribute positively to our team.
• Be reflective, open to feedback and committed to professional growth.
• Get involved in all aspects of school life.

What we offer

You will join a supportive, hardworking and fun team that genuinely wants the best for our students. We offer a well-resourced environment, strong school-wide systems, ongoing professional learning and opportunities to take responsibility for and lead curriculum areas.

If you are an enthusiastic teacher with strong curriculum knowledge, excellent classroom management, high expectations and a genuine commitment to teamwork, we would love to hear from you.

Come and join the Kio Kio School team in 2027!

The position will be within our junior or middle school, with flexibility around year level to best match the strengths, experience and passions of the successful applicant.

Key dates: Applications close at5.00 pm, Friday 9 October 2026 | Shortlisting Monday 12 October | Interviews Thursday 15 October