Scale A Classroom Teacher

Makauri School; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Makauri School in Gisborne is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative educator to join our teaching team for the 2027 school year.

This fixed-term, full-time position has arisen through our classroom release initiative, supporting learning across Years 1–8 with a focus on culturally responsive pedagogy and active student agency. We welcome motivated teachers who contribute to our vibrant school culture and extracurricular life.

Qualifications

• demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and effective, culturally responsive pedagogical practice
• build positive, connected relationships with learners, whānau, and colleagues
• foster high levels of student agency, inquiry, and inclusive learning environments
• are active contributors to our vibrant school culture and extra-curricular life.

Responsibilities

• Position Full-time, Fixed-term (2 Feb to 16 Dec 2027)
• Reason for fixed-term position Classroom release
• Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts
• Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

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About the role

Makauri School is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative and future-focused educator to join our teaching team for the 2027 school year.

This position has arisen due to our school-wide strategic release initiative, which releases an experienced teacher to lead programmes across the school.

We welcome applications from motivated teachers who:

• demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and effective, culturally responsive pedagogical practice
• build positive, connected relationships with learners, whānau, and colleagues
• foster high levels of student agency, inquiry, and inclusive learning environments
• are active contributors to our vibrant school culture and extra-curricular life.

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

Position Full-time, Fixed-term (2 Feb to 16 Dec 2027)

Reason for fixed-term position Classroom release

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