Coastal Junior School Teacher — Mentored Start, Housing

Opononi Area School; Waiotemarama; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School housing

Job summary

Opononi Area School invites an enthusiastic primary educator to join the coastal community at Hokianga Harbour from January 2027. Whether you are an experienced teacher or a Beginning Teacher, you will receive strong mentoring and supportive leadership to launch your career in a vibrant school environment.

Key responsibilities include child-centred pedagogy, fostering a nurturing classroom culture, and collaborating with whānau and staff to integrate Te Ao Māori and local tikanga into daily

Qualifications

• Experience in primary education with a student-centred approach.
• Ability to engage culturally and respond to Te Ao Māori and local tikanga.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, culturally responsive learning experiences for early years of primary education.
• Create a positive learning environment fostering relationships and holistic student growth.
• Collaborate with staff, whānau, and the Hokianga community to uphold school values.

Job description

Opononi Area School invites an enthusiastic primary educator to join the coastal community at Hokianga Harbour from January 2027. Whether you are an experienced teacher or a Beginning Teacher, you will receive strong mentoring and supportive leadership to launch your career in a vibrant school environment.

Key responsibilities include child-centred pedagogy, fostering a nurturing classroom culture, and collaborating with whānau and staff to integrate Te Ao Māori and local tikanga into daily