Scale A Teacher

Te Kowhai School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Kōwhai School in the Waikato region near Hamilton is seeking an enthusiastic NZ registered teacher to join for 2027. The full-time, fixed-term position covers Years 1–6 and will run across the 2027 school year, with the level negotiable based on strengths and experience.

You will collaborate with passionate educators in a well-resourced, team-focused environment to design and implement engaging learning experiences aligned with the New Curriculum and current pedagogies.

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher with current practising certificate.
• Position is full-time and fixed-term for 2027.
• Experience or ability to teach Years 1–6.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced teachers to design and implement learning experiences.
• Deliver teaching across Years 1–6 and across multiple learning areas.

Skills

Collaborative

Team teaching

Education

NZ registered teacher

Job description

We are a semi-rural school, conveniently located near The Base in Hamilton. Te Kōwhai School is seeking an enthusiastic, NZ registered teacher to join our team for the 2027 school year. This is a full-time, fixed-term position across Years 1–6 (level to be negotiated depending on the applicant's strengths and experience). The role will run for the duration of 2027.

You will be working alongside passionate educators in a well-resourced, team-focused environment, collaborating with experienced teachers to design and implement effective learning experiences in line with the new curriculum and pedagogies.

Te Kōwhai School is a truly special place to work. We take pride in our warm, positive, and fun-loving culture. We provide strong professional learning and development opportunities to grow collective capacity while keeping our learners’ needs at the centre. Our whānau are engaged and deeply supportive, and our Board is committed to ensuring all tamariki thrive and staff feel supported.

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

Position Full time, Fixed term

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