Innovative Primary Teacher – Makerspace & Leadership Roles

Merrilands School; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrilands School in the Taranaki region invites three energetic classroom teachers to join our collaborative team in 2027. Full-time, permanent roles across Year 1–2, 3–4, and 5–6 with opportunities to shape teaching practice in a collaborative team.

We emphasise hands-on, curriculum-linked learning and Makerspace approaches; leadership opportunities include Year 3–4 team leader and sports coordinator roles for the right candidate. Please indicate your preferred year band in your application.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher with NZ teacher registration.
• Experience in primary to intermediate settings preferred.
• Ability to deliver curriculum-linked learning and hands-on activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to engaging, curriculum-aligned classroom learning.
• Collaborate with a supportive, forward-thinking teaching team.
• Contribute to innovative teaching approaches and Makerspace activities.
• Support school initiatives and student curiosity across year bands.

Skills

Hands-on learning

Curriculum planning

Collaborative team

Makerspace

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Merrilands School in the Taranaki region invites three energetic classroom teachers to join our collaborative team in 2027. Full-time, permanent roles across Year 1–2, 3–4, and 5–6 with opportunities to shape teaching practice in a collaborative team.

We emphasise hands-on, curriculum-linked learning and Makerspace approaches; leadership opportunities include Year 3–4 team leader and sports coordinator roles for the right candidate. Please indicate your preferred year band in your application.