Principal Release and Classroom Teaching

Ngatapa School; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Ngatapa School in Gisborne is seeking an inspiring educator to join our small rural team. The role offers part-time (0.9 FTTE) or full-time hours on a fixed-term basis from 3 February 2027 to 17 December 2027, with a focus on delivering high-quality teaching to Years 1–8 learners in a close-knit community.

You will contribute to our local curriculum and community-driven education, support curriculum changes, and work across a range of learning areas including English, Mathematics, Science, Te

Responsibilities

• Inspire students and deliver high-quality teaching and learning in a small rural school.
• Contribute to a local curriculum and community-driven education.
• Teach across learning areas including English, Health & PE, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology and The arts.

Job description

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About the role

Ngatapa School is seeking an exceptional Year 1 to 3 or Year 4 to 8 teacher.

Due to the departure of our valued principal release and senior class teacher, an exciting opportunity has opened up for an enthusiastic teacher to join our team on a part-time or full-time basis.

We are looking for an inspiring educator to work in our supportive, close-knit rural school. With small class sizes and eager, motivated learners, we take pride in our strong focus on local curriculum and community-driven education. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning, we would love to hear from you.

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Part-time (0.9 FTTE), Fixed-term (3 Feb to 17 Dec 2027)

Reason for fixed-term position Support the Curriculum changes within the small school.

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts