Scale A teacher

Te Totara Primary School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in New Zealand is looking for a certificated teacher for a full-time role to teach students across Years 1-8. The successful candidate will engage in collaborative teaching, focus on student wellbeing, and employ culturally responsive practices. This is a fixed-term position starting on 02/02/2026 and ending on 17/12/2026 due to maternity leave. Competitive support from the Board of Trustees and a collaborative teaching environment are offered.

Benefits

Supportive Board of Trustees

Collaborative teaching teams

Qualifications

• Strengths in literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with whānau.
• Interest in personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the primary and intermediate year levels in the indicated subject areas.
• Collaborate with teams to support student wellbeing.
• Engage in professional growth and reflective practice.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Culturally responsive practices

Teamwork

Education

Teaching Certification

Job description

Overview

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 02/02/2026, End Date: 17/12/2026 (Maternity leave)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Subjects: English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Responsibilities

• Teach across the primary and intermediate year levels (Years 1–8) in the indicated subject areas.
• Collaborate with teaching teams to support student wellbeing and educational outcomes.
• Engage in professional growth and reflective practice within a caring school community.
• Use culturally responsive practices and establish positive relationships with whānau.

Qualifications and attributes

• Strengths in literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to use culturally responsive practices.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with whānau.
• Strong teamwork and interest in personal and professional growth.

What we offer

• Supportive Board of Trustees (BOT) and community.
• Collaborative teaching teams focused on wellbeing of students and staff.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to: