Scale A Teacher

Hinuera School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong team culture

PCT induction and mentoring

Professional development

Engaged students and community

Job summary

Hinuera School in a vibrant rural Waikato community is seeking a dedicated Scale A teacher to join our collaborative team from Term 1, 2027. This role supports a Year 5–6 class and emphasizes student-centred learning, strong classroom management, and reflective practice.

You will contribute to a supportive staff culture, engage with our local tamariki and whanau, and participate in school-wide events and sport.

Qualifications

• Energetic teacher with strong classroom management and a student-centred approach.
• Reflective practitioner eager to grow, learn, and collaborate.
• Willingness to contribute to our wider school culture, sports and community events.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a Year 5–6 class with a focus on student-centred learning.
• Collaborate with staff on planning and professional development.
• Engage with school events and the local community.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Student-centred approach

Reflective practitioner

Collaborative

Education

Certificated 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

Are you a passionate educator looking to make a meaningful difference in a vibrant, supportive, and community-minded rural environment? Hinuera School is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic Scale A teacher to join our collaborative team starting at the beginning of Term 1, 2027.

About Hinuera School

At Hinuera School, we pride ourselves on our rich history and unique rural school character. Set in a welcoming setting, our school serves as the heart of our local community. We foster a positive, inclusive, and rich learning environment where every child is empowered to reach their full potential, both academically and socially-learning and growing every day!

Our values

We are looking for an educator whose teaching practice naturally aligns with our core school values:

• Respect (Whakaute)
• Resilience (Aumangea)
• Responsibility (Haepapa)

What we offer

• Strong team culture: Collaborative planning, shared resources, and a genuinely supportive, friendly staffroom.
• Support for Beginning Teachers: Structured PCT induction and mentoring to set you up for long-term success.
• Professional growth: Continuous targeted professional development suited to your personal teaching goals.
• Engaged students and community: Fantastic tamariki who love learning, supported by an active, involved parent community.

Who we are looking for

• An energetic teacher with strong classroom management and a student-centred approach.
• A reflective practitioner eager to grow, learn, and collaborate.
• Someone who embraces our rural character and actively contributes to our wider school culture, sports, and community events.
• Understanding of or confidence with the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum and structured teaching approaches.

Vacant position is in a Year 5-6 class, however list your preference and area of strength.

School visits are warmly encouraged and welcomed.

We look forward to hearing from passionate teachers ready to have a positive impact on our Hinni Kids.