New Entrant-Year 1 Teacher

Maraekākaho School; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Maraekākaho School in Hawke's Bay is seeking a passionate, experienced teacher to join our supportive team permanently in our new entrant and Year 1 classroom in 2027. The role will contribute to Years 1-8 learning across core subjects with Well set-up programmes such as BSLA literacy and Maths No Problem.

We offer a real work-life balance in a semi-rural setting near Hastings, collaborative staff and authentic outdoor learning.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching new entrant students.
• Understanding of the refreshed curriculum.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to design accessible, inclusive learning experiences.
• Reflective practice and willingness to adapt to student needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the new entrant and Year 1 classroom with Years 1-8 coverage as needed.
• Collaborate with supportive staff to deliver established programmes (BSLA literacy, Maths No Problem).
• Engage with families and whānau to support student learning.

Skills

New entrant teaching experience

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Inclusive teaching

Reflective practice

Job description

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

Maraekākaho School - a thriving, semi-rural school just 15 minutes from Hastings.

Maraekākaho is a PB4L-school focused on core values, student achievement, and community-based learning where children and teachers love to be.

We are seeking a passionate, experienced teacher to join our supportive team permanently in our new entrant and Year 1 classroom in 2027.

Why teach at MKK?

• Real work-life balance – enjoy quiet country beauty close to town, with purposeful staff meetings and realistic expectations about hours at school.
• Collaborative staff – supportive colleagues who openly share practice and understand our learners.
• Established programmes – Well set-up structured learning programmes. BSLA literacy and Maths No Problem resources utilised school-wide, providing excellent foundations for teaching and learning.
• Engaged learners – students who thrive on authentic, real-life learning experiences.
• Stunning setting – beautiful rural grounds and authentic outdoor learning environments.

Key attributes

• Experience teaching new entrant students, supporting them and their families as they begin their school journey.
• Understanding of the refreshed curriculum and structured learning programmes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to design accessible, inclusive experiences that remove barriers to learning.
• Reflective practice and willingness to adapt to student needs.

For details or to arrange a visit, call Sandy, the principal.

Interviews onThursday 15 October (or prior by arrangement).

We look forward to hearing from you!