Scale A Classroom Teacher

Kaikohe East School; Northland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaikohe East School in Northland, NZ is seeking a Year 4 kaiako to join our supportive, collaborative team. You will build strong relationships with tamariki, whānau and staff and deliver engaging, inclusive programmes that reflect our predominantly Māori ākonga.

The successful applicant will have strengths in Structured Literacy, Mathletics, and te reo Māori me ngā tikanga Māori, with a commitment to culturally responsive practice and contributing to a localised curriculum.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Experience teaching in Years 1–8 (primary/intermediate).
• Culturally responsive practice and contributing to a localised curriculum.
• Strong relationships with tamariki, whānau and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive programmes for Year 4 students.
• Collaborate within a supportive, collaborative team.
• Contribute to a localised curriculum and wellbeing focus.
• Uphold professionalism and positive behaviour for learning.

Skills

Structured literacy

Relationship building

Collaborative teamwork

Culturally responsive practice

Education

Registered teacher with Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand

Tools

Mathletics

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 02/02/2027, End Date: 10/12/2027 (Provisional staffing 2027)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

• English
• Health and physical education
• Learning languages
• Mathematics and statistics
• Science
• Social sciences
• Technology
• Te reo Māori
• The arts

We are seeking passionate, culturally responsive kaiako to join our supportive and collaborative team.

This Year 4 teacher role would suit a teacher who builds strong relationships with tamariki, whānau and staff, and delivers engaging, inclusive programmes that meet the needs of our predominantly Māori ākonga.

We are looking for strengths in Structured Literacy, Mathletics, and te reo Māori me ngā tikanga Māori. A commitment to culturally responsive practice and contributing to a localised curriculum is essential.

We are a supportive, collaborative team where wellbeing matters. Professionalism and a sense of humour are essential. Our kura is a whānau that looks after one another.

To apply, you will need to be registered with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand and preferably be living in New Zealand. The terms and conditions, including base salary, for these positions are set by the Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement.