Scale A Classroom Teacher: Phase 2 (Year 5 and 6)

Waikino School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waikino School in the Karangahake Gorge is seeking a Scale A Classroom Teacher for Year 5 and 6. This full-time, permanent role starts 28 January 2027 and sits within a small rural kura renowned for hands-on learning and strong community links.

You will join a collaborative senior team and contribute to a curriculum that prioritises structured literacy and mathematics, te reo Māori, and the arts, with a possible fixed-term unit in area of strength and leadership.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5 and 6 class as part of Phase 2.
• Collaborate within a senior team delivering quality teaching and learning.
• Deliver curriculum with emphasis on structured literacy and mathematics.
• Support design technology and te reo Māori as part of phase delivery.
• Explore a possible fixed-term unit in an area of strength and leadership.

Job description

Scale A Classroom Teacher: Phase 2 (Year 5 and 6)

Full time, Permanent

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

Waikino School is a small, vibrant rural kura nestled in the Karangahake Gorge between Paeroa and Waihi. Surrounded by native bush, rivers, walking tracks and rich local history, our school is at the heart of a welcoming and supportive community.

Our curriculum embraces kaitiakitanga and hands‑on experiential learning alongside a strong commitment to structured literacy and mathematics.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed classroom teacher to join our Phase 2 team, teaching our Year 5 and 6 class starting 28 January 2027. You will work within a collaborative senior team that includes our specialist Design Technology teacher, delivering quality teaching and learning for Phase 2 tamariki.

A possible fixed term unit is available for an area of strength and leadership.