Scale A Teacher

Hurupaki School; Northland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hurupaki School in Northland, New Zealand, seeks a certificated teacher for 2027 to cover maternity leave. The fixed-term role runs 27 January to 17 December 2027, and you will teach across Years 1–8 in a supportive kura setting.

The successful candidate will have a sound understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum, be culturally responsive, and collaborate with a dedicated team to support tamariki and whānau, guided by Relationships First principles and inquiry-led learning.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Committed to undergoing PLD around the refresh.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Our kura utilizes Relationships First principles to guide our kaupapa and pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Years 1–8 in a collaborative kura environment.
• Engage with tamariki and whānau using Relationships First principles.
• Contribute to inquiry learning and student achievement.
• Participate in ongoing PLD around curriculum refresh.

Skills

Certificated teacher

Team collaboration

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Maternity leave)

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 looking for a culturally responsive, reflective, positive and highly motivated teacher to join our kura for 2027 to work alongside a dedicated and passionate team. While this position is fixed term covering maternity leave, one should consider this an amazing opportunity to get a foot in the door at what is one of the most amazing kura to work in.

Applicants should have a sound understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and be committed to undergoing PLD around the refresh. They must have the ability to work collaboratively and place a high emphasis on building relationships with our tamariki and their whānau, as our kura utilises Relationships First principles to guide our kaupapa and pedagogy. Our tamariki attain high standards of achievement and we actively look at ways to extend those through our inquiry learning.

Strengths in structured literacy, inquiry learning and STEAM would be advantageous.

Year levels are negotiable and v isits are encouraged.