Scale A Teacher (2 Positions)

David Street School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

David Street School in New Zealand is seeking dynamic and collaborative teachers for a fixed-term, full-time position spanning Years 1–6. The role includes one full CRT release day every fortnight, supporting a values-based, learner-centered local curriculum.

Applicants should demonstrate commitment to building learning-focused relationships, be reflective, value collaboration, and place learners at the heart of all they do. NZ residence or a current valid NZ work visa is required.

Qualifications

• NZ residence or valid NZ work visa.
• Commitment to building learning-focused relationships.
• Ability to collaborate with teaching team.
• Commitment to local curriculum and learner assets.
• Desire to join a supportive, values-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver curriculum across Years 1–6.
• Collaborate with teaching team to support learners.
• Engage with CRT release time on a fortnightly basis.
• Contribute to a welcoming, high-support environment for students.

Skills

Collaborative teaching

Reflective practice

Learner-centered approach

Team collaboration

Education

NZ teaching registration

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 26/01/2027, End Date: 16/12/2027 (Parental Leave)

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

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

Fixed-term full-time Scale A Teachers (or part-time negotiable) Year levels range from Year 1-6.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for dynamic and collaborative teachers to join our highly supportive, courageous, fun environment which is built around our values, learner assets and local curriculum.

Applicants will demonstrate a commitment to building learning-focused relationships, being reflective, valuing collaboration and being committed to placing learners at the heart of all they do.

This position includes one full day of CRT release with your teaching team colleagues every fortnight for the full-time teacher. We encourage visits for interested applicants.

Applicants must have NZ residence or a current valid NZ work visa.