Classroom Teacher

Tangiteroria School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Bonding Scheme

Job summary

Tangiteroria School is seeking an enthusiastic, flexible teacher to join our close-knit team in 2027, providing long-term release for our experienced U1 Principal. While funded as principal release, you will be the main classroom teacher for our middle school (Years 4–6), building strong relationships and ownership of the learning programme.

We offer very small class sizes (12–16), excellent resources and teacher aide support.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified teacher with NZ Teaching Registration.
• Experience teaching primary/intermediate (Years 1–8) is desirable.
• Able to work in a small rural school with a flexible and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide long-term release for the principal while teaching Years 4–6.
• Deliver engaging, hands-on learning with small class sizes (12–16 students).
• Contribute to curriculum planning and school community activities.

Skills

English

Health and physical education

Learning languages

Mathematics and statistics

Science

Social sciences

Technology

Te reo Māori

The arts

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Part time, Long-term relieving (LTR), FTTE up to: 0.7, Start Date: 02/02/2027 (Principal Release)

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
Teacher Bonding Scheme

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 0.6–0.8 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.