Scale A Teacher

Maungakaramea School; Northland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Maungakaramea School is seeking a Certificated teacher for a full-time fixed-term position starting 28 January 2027 and ending 15 December 2027 (maternity leave). The role covers Years 1-8 across primary and intermediate levels, with a focus on literacy, numeracy, and Te Reo Māori within a supportive rural kura community.

The successful candidate will hold NZ teaching qualifications and a current practising certificate, deliver engaging, inclusive lessons, and thrive in a collaborative team that

Qualifications

• Holds a valid NZ Teaching qualification and current teaching practising certificate.
• Delivers high quality classroom practice grounded in structured literacy and numeracy.
• Values culturally responsive teaching and actively weaves Te Reo into everyday learning.

Responsibilities

• Builds warm, authentic relationships with tamariki, whanau and colleagues.
• Delivers high-quality classroom practice with literacy and numeracy focus.
• Contributes positively to the wider life of the rural kura and participates in a collaborative team.

Skills

Structured literacy

Structured numeracy

Culturally responsive teaching

Te reo Māori integration

Collaborative mindset

Education

NZ Teaching qualification

Current practising certificate

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 15/12/2027 (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

• holds a valid NZ Teaching qualification and current teaching practising certificate
• delivers high quality classroom practice grounded in structured literacy and numeracy
• builds warm, authentic, effective relationships with tamariki, whanau and colleagues
• values culturally responsive teaching and actively weaves Te Reo into everyday learning
• brings energy, adaptability and a collaborative mindset to our small, dedicated team
• is eager to contribute positively to the wider life of our rural kura.

We offer a friendly, collaborative staff culture with strong community and whanau support

Dedicated professional learning, development and robust mentoring for Provisionally Certified Teachers (PCTs).