Middle Years Y7-8 (2 positions)

Mercury Bay Area School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in the Mercury Bay Area is looking for two enthusiastic teachers to inspire students in their Middle years for 2026. Candidates should be NZ registered teachers committed to promoting high student achievement and engaging in transformative learning through innovative and culturally responsive pedagogy. Join a friendly, well-resourced school in a beautiful coastal community.

Qualifications

• Must be an enthusiastic NZ registered teacher.
• Commitment to high student achievement.
• Willing to support the school's vision for transformative learning.

Responsibilities

• Inspire middle years students.
• Promote high student achievement.
• Engage in culturally responsive and relational pedagogy.

Skills

Innovative teaching methods

Classroom management

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Education

NZ registered teacher

Job description

Overview

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

We are looking for two enthusiastic teachers to inspire our Middle years for 2026. We are a Kia Eke Panuku (CRRP), Restorative Practices, PB4L school, which means that our students are at the heart of our learning.

The successful candidates will be an innovative and enthusiastic NZ registered teacher who is committed to promoting high student achievement in our Middle years.

Applicants must be willing to assist the school in its vision for transformative learning through culturally responsive and relational pedagogy. We are a friendly well-resourced school. Join us in shaping confident, curious, and capable learners.

Whitianga is home to a small and friendly community on the eastern coast of the peninsula with ample opportunities to explore the multitude of activities and entertainments in the beautiful Coromandel.

Please state your supporting subjects in your application. This position has been listed under Area Schools as well.

How to apply

Please send your CV and direct enquiries to:

Physical address: South Highway, Whitianga