Scale A Teacher

Pahiatua School; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Pahiatua School invites applications for an outstanding Scale A teacher to join our team from the beginning of 2027. The school serves Years 0–8 with about 350 students, located 30 minutes from Palmerston North. We emphasize high-quality teaching, low workload, and strong support for kaiako and tamariki.

Visit and apply to share how you fit our inclusive, positive culture. Tell us in your cover letter why Pahiatua School would be a great fit for you and what you would bring to our team.

Qualifications

• Experience with structured, explicit literacy approaches.
• High expectations for every learner.
• Ability to reflect, learn and continually improve.

Skills

Relentless energy

Positivity

Humour

Emotional intelligence

Education

Certificated teacher (NZ)

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

Pahiatua School is seeking an outstanding Scale A teacher to join our team from the beginning of 2027.

Our goal is simple: to help every learner reach their potential across all areas of school life. We have a strong, positive culture and a team of professionals who work hard, support one another and achieve results that demonstrate genuine acceleration in student progress.

We believe teachers do their best work when they can focus on what matters most – high-quality teaching and learning. Our systems are deliberately refined to reduce unnecessary workload and paperwork, allowing our kaiako to invest their energy where it has the greatest impact.

We offer practical, evidence-informed PLD, supportive leadership, small class sizes, and excellent teacher aide and specialist support.

We are looking for a teacher who brings:

• relentless energy, enthusiasm and positivity
• a genuine passion for teaching
• high expectations for every learner
• experience with structured, explicit literacy approaches
• a willingness to reflect, learn and continually improve
• strong emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills
• a great sense of humour.

Pahiatua School is a Year 0 to 8 full primary with approximately 350 students, located 30 minutes from Palmerston North. We have an inclusive, supportive culture where kaiako and tamariki thrive. We are well-resourced, with expansive grounds, modern classrooms and a strong commitment to developing confident, capable and well-rounded young people.

In your cover letter, tell us why Pahiatua School would be a great fit for you and what you would bring to our team.

School visits are strongly encouraged. we know changing schools can be a massive decision and we need to be a good fit for you as well as you for us! Contact our office on 06 376 8205 to arrange a visit.