Phase 2 Primary Teacher — Maternity Leave 2027

Tahuna School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tahuna School, a picturesque rural kura near Morrinsville, is seeking a passionate classroom teacher for a fixed-term maternity leave in 2027. The successful applicant will have recent, successful teaching experience in New Zealand primary schools and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of our tamariki.

We are looking for someone who is collaborative, well-organised, with strengths in literacy and maths, and who can foster positive, respectful relationships with staff,

Qualifications

• Must be a NZ registered teacher.
• Recent successful teaching experience in NZ primary schools.
• Ability to deliver engaging teaching and learning programmes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver literacy and mathematics programmes for Years 1–6.
• Create an inclusive, engaging and well‑managed classroom.
• Build positive relationships with staff, tamariki and whānau.
• Contribute to school-wide learning goals aligned with Learning for Life.

Skills

Literacy

Mathematics

Team collaboration

Curriculum knowledge

Education

NZ registered teacher

Job description

Tahuna School, a picturesque rural kura near Morrinsville, is seeking a passionate classroom teacher for a fixed-term maternity leave in 2027. The successful applicant will have recent, successful teaching experience in New Zealand primary schools and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of our tamariki.

We are looking for someone who is collaborative, well-organised, with strengths in literacy and maths, and who can foster positive, respectful relationships with staff,