Scale A Classroom Teacher

Turuturu School; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turuturu School in New Zealand is seeking an energetic, reflective classroom teacher to join our supportive learning community. This Certificated teacher role covers primary and intermediate (Years 1–8); exact class level negotiable for the right candidate.

You will teach with ROAR values—Respect, Responsibility, Ready, and Resilience—fostering inclusive, relational learning. A strong knowledge of NZ Curriculum, literacy and numeracy, high expectations, and collaborative spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• A passion for building positive, inclusive learning environments grounded in relational practice.
• Strong knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum with a focus on structured literacy and numeracy.
• High expectations for all learners, encouraging student agency and a growth mindset.
• Flexibility, excellent collaborative skills, and a willingness to contribute positively to our wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Join our Year 3 team with class level negotiable for the right applicant.
• Deliver engaging literacy and numeracy instruction aligned with the NZ Curriculum.
• Contribute positively to our school community and ROAR values-based culture.

Skills

Relational practice

Structured literacy

Numeracy focus

Collaborative skills

Growth mindset

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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

Suitable for beginning teachers

Target year level: Year 3 (Class level negotiable)

We are seeking an energetic, reflective, and collaborative Scale A classroom teacher to join our supportive learning community at Turuturu School. While our current focus is within our Year 3 team, exact class levels can be negotiated for the right applicant.

At Turuturu School, our learners are guided by our ROAR values: Respect, Responsibility, Ready, and Resilience. We pride ourselves on strong relationship-based learning, culturally responsive practices, and a dedicated team focused on continuous growth in literacy, mathematics, and localised curriculum delivery.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A passion for building positive, inclusive learning environments grounded in relational practice.
• Strong knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum with a focus on structured literacy and numeracy.
• High expectations for all learners, encouraging student agency and a growth mindset.
• Flexibility, excellent collaborative skills, and a willingness to contribute positively to our wider school community.