Primary School Teacher — Community‑Focused & Collaborative

Poroutawhao School; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS) Eligible

Job summary

Poroutawhao School invites a passionate primary teacher to join our small, community-driven rural school. The role covers Years 1–8 with flexibility across junior to senior levels, based in our junior school, and focuses on building strong relationships with tamariki and whānau.

You will embrace Te Tiriti o Waitangi, collaborate with a caring staff, and contribute to ongoing professional growth. The position starts January 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified teacher with current practicing certificate.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students and whānau.
• Willingness to collaborate in a small rural school community.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Years 1–8 with flexibility across junior to senior levels.
• Foster whanaungatanga and genuine connections in daily teaching practice.
• Collaborate with a small, friendly team to share workload and support student learning.

Skills

Relationship-driven

Culturally committed

Versatile collaborator

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Poroutawhao School invites a passionate primary teacher to join our small, community-driven rural school. The role covers Years 1–8 with flexibility across junior to senior levels, based in our junior school, and focuses on building strong relationships with tamariki and whānau.

You will embrace Te Tiriti o Waitangi, collaborate with a caring staff, and contribute to ongoing professional growth. The position starts January 2027.