Scale A Teacher (2 Positions)

James Street School; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

James Street School in Whakatāne, New Zealand, seeks two passionate teachers for 2027, with roles based on applicants’ abilities and experience. The successful candidates will join a friendly team, embracing high expectations and productive relationships with whānau while promoting te reo Māori and tikanga.

We are looking for educators who care about children’s growth, bring a strong work ethic, and are eager to learn and grow within a collaborative school community that values resilience and

Qualifications

• a teacher who is committed and passionate about inspiring, exciting and motivating our students to do their best
• quality teaching practice paired with sound, positive behaviour management
• a teacher who is continuously willing to improve their practice
• a teacher who can build relationships with whānau and is willing to promote te reo Māori, tikanga and Ngāti Awatanga
• a team player, who is honest, respectful, and displays integrity

Skills

Passionate about teaching

Motivate students

Positive behaviour management

Willing to improve practice

Team player

Relates to whānau

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

James Street School, in Whakatāne, has an exciting opportunity for two passionate, hard-working teachers to join our friendly team in 2027. The class selection will be based on the applicants abilities and experience.

We are looking for two teachers who truly care—about our children, their growth, and the vital role of an educator. If you are ready to step up to a challenge, can embody the tenacity of our tīpuna, Wairaka, who coined the phrase, “Kia Whakatāne au i ahau!”, bring a strong work ethic, and come with a genuine willingness to learn and grow, we want to hear from you.

What we are looking for

• a teacher who is committed and passionate about inspiring, exciting and motivating our students to do their best
• quality teaching practice paired with sound, positive behaviour management
• a teacher who is continuously willing to improve their practice
• a teacher who can build relationships with whānau and is willing to promote te reo Māori, tikanga and Ngāti Awatanga
• a team player, who is honest, respectful, and displays integrity

What we can offer

• the opportunity to develop you to be a more effective teacher
• a supportive, friendly work environment where the leadership and team will wrap around you to ensure you thrive
• the chance to practise High Impact Teaching Practice