Phase 2 Classroom Teacher

Huntly School (Waikato); Waikato; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming team

Engaged Phase 2 learners

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Huntly School (Waikato) is seeking an energetic Phase 2 teacher for Years 4–6 to finish Term 4. This fixed-term role supports the school during leadership realignment for 2027 and requires strong relational skills, routines, and high expectations to ensure a smooth year-end transition.

The successful applicant will work within a supportive learning community, focusing on Explicit Structured Literacy, restorative practices, and culturally sustaining approaches in collaboration with colleagues and

Qualifications

• Experience with explicit, systematic Structured Literacy approaches.
• Ability to rapidly establish trust and authentic connections with students, whānau and colleagues.
• Strong professional standards and a collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and culturally sustaining practices.
• Skilled in positive, restorative behavioral approaches.

Responsibilities

• Teach Phase 2, Years 4–6, for Term 4 during reorganisation.
• Maintain routines, high expectations and a warm, supportive learning environment.
• Support aakonga transitions and consolidate learning for year-end.
• Collaborate with staff to realign leadership and teaching roles for 2027.

Skills

Relational teaching

Professional collaboration

Structured Literacy

Restorative practices

Culturally responsive

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 26/10/2026, End Date: 16/12/2026 (a temporary position while we reorganise our roles for 2027)

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

Fixed-Term, Full-Time | Term 4 Only (Fixed-Term Reason: Internal role reorganisation and staffing structure adjustments in preparation for 2027)

Are you a dynamic educator looking to finish the school year on a high? Do you put whanaungatanga at the center of your practice and know how to foster rapid, meaningful connections with aakonga?

We are seeking an energetic, highly relational Phase 2 (Years 4-6) teacher to join our supportive learning community for Term 4 while we realign our leadership and teaching roles ahead of 2027.

Term 4 is a fast-paced, exciting time for Phase 2 aakonga as they consolidate their learning and prepare for the transition ahead. We need a teacher who can step in smoothly, maintaining strong routines, high expectations, and a warm, supportive environment.

Key strengths and criteria

• Professional & Collaborative: A dedicated team player with a solution-focused mindset, strong professional standards, and a drive to contribute to collective teaching and learning growth.
• Relationship-First Focus: Proven ability to quickly establish trust, respect, and authentic connection with aakonga, whānau, and colleagues.
• Structured Literacy: Experience in using explicit, systematic Structured Literacy approaches to maintain reading and writing momentum.
• Restorative Practices: Skilled in using positive, restorative behavioral approaches that emphasize empathy, active listening, and constructive relationship repairing.
• Culturally Responsive: Committed to integrating Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and culturally sustaining practices into daily school life.

What we offer

• A welcoming, collaborative team that will support your seamless transition into our school community.
• Engaged Phase 2 aakonga ready to finish the year strong.
• A supportive environment that values ongoing professional practice, and shared growth.

We look forward to welcoming a teacher who brings their own unique kete of talents, passions, and strengths to enrich our learning community.

Physical address:
25 Onslow Street, Huntly