Junior School Teacher

Kio Kio School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kio Kio School in Waikato invites applications from passionate teachers to join our rural community in 2027. We are committed to high expectations, supportive relationships, and school-wide approaches.

The role focuses on delivering Structured Literacy and Numeracy, building connections with students, whānau and staff, and contributing to a vibrant learning culture. This fixed-term position runs 27 January to 14 December 2027, with opportunities to lead curriculum areas and participate in

Qualifications

• Registered NZ teacher with current practising certificate.
• Experience delivering literacy and numeracy programmes.
• Ability to implement the refreshed NZ Curriculum.
• Willingness to contribute to school-wide PB4L strategies.
• Strong classroom management and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging literacy and numeracy lessons aligned to NZ Curriculum.
• Contribute to school-wide scopes, sequences and teaching approaches.
• Lead curriculum areas and share strengths with the team.
• Collaborate with whānau and colleagues to support learners.

Skills

Inspires curiosity and engagement

Builds positive relationships with stu

Sets high expectations for achievement

Structured Literacy and Numeracy

Assessment for progress

Curriculum knowledge NZ Curriculum

Collaborative team player

Flexibility and initiative

Education

Bachelor of Education / NZ teaching qualification

NZ teaching registration

Job description

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About the role

Kio Kio School is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our vibrant rural school in 2027.

We are committed to providing the very best all-round education, with high expectations for learning and behaviour. Our students are supported, challenged and inspired to achieve through strong relationships, quality teaching and consistent school-wide approaches.

Our POWER values—Perseverance, Ownership, Wonder, Excellence and Respect—underpin everything we do.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Inspires curiosity, engagement and a love of learning.
• Builds positive relationships with students, colleagues, whānau and our community.
• Holds high expectations for achievement and behaviour.
• Confidently delivers Structured Literacy and Numeracy programmes.
• Follows school-wide scopes, sequences and agreed teaching approaches.
• Establishes clear classroom routines and consistent behaviour practices aligned with PB4L.
• Uses assessment effectively to identify needs, monitor progress and inform teaching.
• Demonstrates strong curriculum knowledge and readiness to implement the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum.
• Is reflective, welcomes feedback and contributes positively to a collaborative team.
• Brings flexibility, initiative and enthusiasm for all aspects of school life.

We offer

• A supportive, hardworking and fun team.
• A well-resourced teaching environment with clear school-wide systems.
• Ongoing professional learning and development.
• Opportunities to lead curriculum areas and share your strengths.
• A welcoming rural community that values its school.

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Full-time, Fixed-term (27 Jan to 14 Dec 2027)

Reason for fixed-term position due to roll fluctuation

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts

Region Waikato