Coastal Primary Teacher — Mentored Start + Housing

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

Benefits offered by this job

School housing

Mentoring & induction programme

Supportive staff community

Job summary

Opononi Area School is seeking a passionate junior school teacher to join our coastal community starting January 2027. This full-time fixed-term role offers strong mentoring and leadership support to both experienced teachers and Beginning Teachers (BTs/NZEI members).

We value child-centred pedagogy, culturally responsive practice, and collaboration with whānau and the wider Hokianga community. Housing may be available to assist your relocation and transition into the area.

Qualifications

• Child-centred pedagogy for early years
• Fostering a nurturing classroom culture
• Collaborating with whānau and community
• Incorporating Te Ao Māori into daily teaching

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, culturally responsive learning experiences for early years students
• Maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment
• Collaborate with staff, whānau and community to uphold school values
• Implement Te reo Māori and local tikanga in teaching practice

Skills

Relational teaching

Culturally responsive practice

Team collaboration

Te reo Māori integration

Education

Bachelor of Education or teaching qualification

Job description

Opononi Area School is seeking a passionate junior school teacher to join our coastal community starting January 2027. This full-time fixed-term role offers strong mentoring and leadership support to both experienced teachers and Beginning Teachers (BTs/NZEI members).

We value child-centred pedagogy, culturally responsive practice, and collaboration with whānau and the wider Hokianga community. Housing may be available to assist your relocation and transition into the area.