Classroom Teacher - Year 1-2

Gisborne Central School; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gisborne Central School in Gisborne, NZ invites applications for a Primary and Intermediate (Years 1-8) Certificated teacher. Located in the heart of a supportive community, you will join a collaborative, forward-thinking team dedicated to student growth.

You will integrate literacy and numeracy to meet diverse needs, honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and weave te reo Māori and tikanga into daily practice while engaging with whānau and school events.

Qualifications

• NZ curriculum knowledge and tailoring to diverse learners.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and te reo Māori integration in daily practice.
• Flexible and resourceful with a collaborative mindset.
• Focus on building relationships with whānau and students.

Responsibilities

• Support pastoral care and academic growth for Years 1–8 students.
• Contribute to wider school programmes and events.
• Collaborate with staff to create inclusive learning experiences.
• Uphold and promote school values and tikanga in daily practice.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy tailoring

Te reo Māori integration

Relationship-based learning

Education

New Zealand registered teacher

Job description

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

Located in the heart of a supportive and engaged community, our school is a whānau rooted in core values that guide both our staff and ākonga. You will be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking team that genuinely enjoys the professional camaraderie of a close-knit staffroom.

We are looking for an educator who understands the unique developmental stages of primary students and nurture foundational learning in our junior space. As a full-time staff member, you will fully immerse yourself in our school culture, supporting the pastoral care and academic growth of your students while contributing your unique strengths to our wider school programmes.

We are specifically seeking a New Zealand trained and registered teacher with a deep understanding of our local educational landscape. Ideal candidates will demonstrate fluency in The New Zealand Curriculum, particularly in tailoring literacy and numeracy to meet diverse learning needs. You will hold a genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, integrating te reo Māori and tikanga naturally into your daily practice, alongside a Kiwi knack for flexibility and resourcefulness.

We value teachers who prioritise relationship-based learning, strive for academic success, build strong bonds with whānau, and love to muck in with school-wide events. In return, we offer a supportive leadership team, access to quality professional development, and a community that treasures its kaiako.

Physical address:
7 Central Street, Whataupoko, Gisborne

Postal Address:
7 Central Street, Whataupoko, Gisborne, 4010