Rural NZ Scale A Teacher - PB4L & Literacy/Numeracy Lead

Te Akau School; Waikato; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Akau School in New Zealand seeks an enthusiastic Scale A teacher to join our dedicated team starting 27 January 2027. Class levels are negotiable across Years 0–8, with applicants expected to bring energy, culturally responsive practice, and a commitment to a nurturing, high-expectation learning environment.

The ideal candidate will model PB4L values, have a passion for rural education, and build strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Must hold current NZ teacher registration and practising certificate.
• Experience with the NZ Curriculum across Years 0–8 is desirable.
• Experience in rural education and building strong tamariki/whānau relationships is valued.

Responsibilities

• Model and teach school PB4L values (Respect, Resilience, Responsibility).
• Foster a nurturing, high-expectation learning environment.
• Collaborate with tamariki, whānau and staff to support student engagement and wellbeing.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Literacy

Numeracy

Outdoor learning

Collaboration

Humour

Education

NZ teacher registration

Job description

Te Akau School in New Zealand seeks an enthusiastic Scale A teacher to join our dedicated team starting 27 January 2027. Class levels are negotiable across Years 0–8, with applicants expected to bring energy, culturally responsive practice, and a commitment to a nurturing, high-expectation learning environment.

The ideal candidate will model PB4L values, have a passion for rural education, and build strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.