Scale A Kaiako

Te Aroha Primary School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Aroha Primary School in the Waikato region is seeking a passionate, energetic kaiako to join our close-knit team of teachers. This role covers primary/intermediate years 1–8 and is designed for a dedicated educator who values student progress and community involvement.

You will teach across reading, writing and maths, build strong relationships with tamariki and whānau, and collaborate with staff to implement school-wide approaches while contributing to the broader life of our school.

Qualifications

• Current NZ teacher registration and practising certificate.
• Experience teaching reading, writing and maths in NZ primary school.
• Willingness to collaborate with staff and engage with whānau.
• Open to ongoing professional learning and feedback from the team.

Responsibilities

• Teach reading, writing and maths with a focus on student progress.
• Build genuine, positive relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in school-wide initiatives.
• Contribute to the wider life and spirit of Te Aroha Primary School.

Skills

Relationship-building

Collaborative

Feedback-friendly

Education

Certified teacher

Job description

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

Te Aroha Primary School is a close-knit school with a big heart, nestled right at the foot of our beautiful Mount Te Aroha in the Waikato. We are on the hunt for another passionate, energetic kaiako to join our team.

We offer a friendly, hardworking team, clear approaches to teaching and learning, and a supportive community environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• builds genuine, positive relationships with our tamariki and whānau
• holds high expectations and is committed to helping every learner make progress
• is confident teaching reading, writing, and maths while aligning with our school-wide approaches
• enjoys working collaboratively and is open to feedback, coaching, and ongoing learning
• will contribute positively to the wider life and spirit of our Te Aroha school community.

We value the unique qualities each person brings and would love to hear about the strengths, interests, and experience you could add to our school. The year level is likely to be in the junior school however is negotiable and will be decided alongside the successful applicant. Most importantly, the successful applicant will build and develop highly effective and positive relationships with children and their families. An awareness, understanding and commitment to being responsive to children’s varied needs is essential. You will be willing to get involved beyond the school gates and be part of the fantastic Ta Aroha Primary School wider community.

This position begins on Thursday 28th January 2027.

School visits are warmly encouraged. Come and have a look around, meet the team, and get a feel for our school before you apply.

Note: applicants must have a current NZ visa and practising certificate.