Classroom teacher (s)

Maungatapu School; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in the Bay of Plenty seeks fixed-term teachers to deliver across primary years 1–8. Candidates should be qualified certificated teachers eligible to teach in New Zealand with experience in bilingual settings and a focus on STEAM and te reo Māori. This role emphasizes contributing to curriculum priorities and supporting the school's collaborative community.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to teach in New Zealand.
• Experience with bilingual/dual medium settings and with STEAM and te reo Māori using digital technology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver across primary years 1–8.
• Contribute to curriculum priorities.
• Support a collaborative school community.

Skills

Experience with bilingual/dual medium settings

Familiarity with STEAM

Fluent in te reo Māori

Education

Qualified certificated teacher

Job description

Overview

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2026, End Date: 15/12/2026 (Leave and flexible working arrangement)

Maungatapu School is a unique school within Tauranga Moana with a rich history. We are a dual medium opportunity provider with a supportive, inclusive community that love their kura.

What we offer and focus

Our curriculum is centred around the strengths of our students. Our STEAM programme drives inquiry learning across the school. We deliver structured te reo Māori using digital technology to all our Y2 students and above. Our focus for the Y5–6 cohort is on effective pedagogy, particularly enhancing learning outcomes in mathematics. In 2026, we will separate our Y3–4 classes in alignment with the new curriculum phases.

Cohorts, class structure and population

• Y1–2 and Y3–4 cohorts focus on teaching structured literacy and social development skills; in 2026, Y3–4 classes will be separated in alignment with the new curriculum phases.
• Roll sits between 540 and 620 students each year.
• About 100 students learn te reo Māori in full immersion class settings.

Responsibilities

We are seeking fixed-term teachers to join our whānau at Maungatapu School. Responsibilities include delivering across primary years 1–8, contributing to curriculum priorities, and supporting a collaborative school community.

Qualifications and experience

Qualified certificated teacher. Eligibility to teach in New Zealand. Experience with bilingual/dual medium settings and with STEAM and te reo Māori using digital technology is desirable.

How to apply

Please email your cover letter, CV and direct enquiries directly to the address provided in the original listing. The listing notes the opportunity to be kept informed about similar listings via email.