Classroom teachers Y3-9

Te Uki Ou School Rarotonga; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in Rarotonga is seeking qualified teachers for Years 3-9. Successful applicants will build positive relationships with students and embrace the Cook Islands curriculum. The position offers a two-year contract with support for relocation, including flights and accommodation assistance. Ideal candidates will be flexible, culturally responsive, and passionate about primary education.

Benefits

Flights at start and end of contract

Support in finding accommodation

Introduction to island life

Qualifications

• Passion for working with Māori and/or Pasifika tamariki.
• Ability to adapt and work well with diverse individuals.
• Commitment to a balanced primary education.

Responsibilities

• Teach primary and intermediate students across various subjects.
• Build nurturing relationships with students.
• Follow the Cook Islands curriculum.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Flexibility

Team contribution

Sense of humour

Culturally responsive practices

Education

NZ qualified registered teacher

Job description

Classroom teachers Y3-9

Full time, Contract, Start Date: 12/01/2026, End Date: 12/01/2028

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
Flights at start and end of contract

Ever dreamed of teaching in the islands? Leave the demands and stress of home behind and come and teach with us at our ECE-Y9 Independent School in Rarotonga! Our kids are amazing, behaviour challenges are minimal and we focus on allowing our teachers to do what they do best! TEACH! There is also something pretty cool about watching whales swim by at lunchtime! We are looking for NZ qualified registered teachers that have a passion for working with Māori and/or Pasifika tamariki. We want teachers that:

• know how to build positive and nurturing relationships with tamariki
• are flexible and adaptable
• can work well with all types of people
• love contributing to a team and putting their hand up to help
• have a sense of humour and know how to bring the good vibes
• are passionate about a balanced primary education
• are culturally responsive practitioners

We follow the Cook Islands curriculum and we embrace our Cook Island Reo and Culture. We use Ideal Structured Literacy and are happy to train up the right candidates as our priority is getting the right people. We offer an initial 2 year contract which includes flights at the beginning and end of contract, costs associated with visas and we provide support in finding accommodation as well as an introduction to life on the island. We allow two fees free spots for two dependents. While salaries in the Cook Islands differ to NZ, they are sufficient for a single person with no dependents or a family/couple with two salaries. If you would like to find out more about the experience of living and teaching in Rarotonga, please get in touch!

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