Scale A Primary Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative staff environment

Coastal Northland living

Job summary

Waipu School in Northland is seeking a permanent Scale A teacher to join our dedicated team. You will deliver high-quality teaching aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum and foster student wellbeing, agency, and inclusive practice.

The successful applicant will be a registered NZ teacher with a strong commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy (Te Tiriti o Waitangi) and engage with Te Tai Tokerau contexts and outdoor learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold NZ Registered Teacher status and be registered to teach in NZ.
• Strong understanding of the NZ Curriculum and culturally responsive practice (Te Tiriti o Waitangi).
• Ability to foster student wellbeing and agency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality classroom teaching with effective behaviour management.
• Build strong relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Integrate local Te Tai Tokerau context and outdoor learning opportunities.

Skills

Classroom management

Relationship building

Structured literacy

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Growth mindset

Education

NZ Registered Teacher

Job description

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About the role

Permanent Scale A Teacher (Full-time).

Position start date:28 January 2027 - Term 1 2027

About our school

Waipu Primary School is a vibrant, semi-rural primary school nestled in the heart of the beautiful Bream Bay community in Northland. We pride ourselves on creating a caring, inclusive, and forward-thinking learning environment where tamariki are empowered to excel, innovate, and grow. Located just minutes from coastal beaches and rich local history, our school plays a central role in a supportive and connected community.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and collaborative NZ registered teacher to join our dedicated team on a permanent basis. The successful applicant will have a strong understanding of the current New Zealand Curriculum, a commitment to culturally responsive practice (Te Tiriti o Waitangi), and a passion for fostering student agency and wellbeing.

We are looking for an educator who:

• demonstrates high-quality classroom teaching practices and effective behaviour management
• builds strong, positive relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
• has experience or a strong interest in structured literacy and numeracy initiatives
• is enthusiastic about integrating local curriculum (Te Tai Tokerau context) and outdoor learning opportunities
• brings a growth mindset, flexibility, and a sense of fun to our staffroom.

What we offer

• A supportive, welcoming, and collaborative staff environment.
• High-quality professional development opportunities tailored to your career goals.
• Curious, engaged, and respectful learners.
• The opportunity to live and work in one of Northland's most desirable coastal communities.

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

Position Full-time, Permanent

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