Classroom Teacher - Full Time Permanent

Omakere School; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Bonding Scheme

Job summary

Omakere School invites a dedicated Certificated teacher to lead learning in a small rural community within Central Hawke’s Bay. You will deliver a broad primary curriculum, build strong learner relationships, and collaborate with a supportive team to enhance student outcomes.

The role emphasises teamwork, professional growth, and engagement with literacy, mathematics, Te Ao Māori, sport, the arts and environmental learning in a rural setting. The Teacher Bonding Scheme may apply.

Qualifications

• Current teaching registration and practicing certificate preferred.
• Experience delivering a broad primary curriculum is desirable.
• Ability to collaborate across staff and with whānau to support learner success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching for Years 1–8 in a small rural school.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and assessment across core learning areas.
• Foster strong relationships with learners, families and the wider school community.

Skills

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Literacy instruction

Mathematics instruction

Te Reo Māori knowledge

Education

Certificated teacher qualification

Job description

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

English, Health and physical education, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Teacher Bonding Scheme

Omakere School is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative Scale A teacher to join our small rural school in Central Hawke’s Bay.

We are looking for a capable classroom practitioner who builds strong relationships, works well as part of a team, has high expectations for learners and is willing to contribute to the wider life of our school. A willingness to share strengths, get involved and embrace the opportunities that come with teaching in a rural community is important to us.

Omakere offers a supportive staff, fantastic tamariki, strong whānau connections and a broad curriculum that values literacy, mathematics, Te Ao Māori, sport, the arts, environmental learning and authentic learning beyond the classroom. The app

This position qualifies for the Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS). The eligible teacher recruited into this vacancy will receive annual payments accumulating to a maximum of $40,000 (before tax) after 5 years.

If you are looking for a school where you can make a real difference, be known and valued, and become part of a close-knit rural community, we would love to hear from you.