Scale A Teacher – New Entrant

Maungakaramea School; Northland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly staff culture

Professional learning and mentoring (P

Rural kura community involvement

Job summary

Maungakaramea School in Northland is seeking a certificated teacher for a full-time fixed-term role covering Years 1–8. The position starts 28 January 2027 and ends 15 December 2027, with potential roll growth noted.

You will deliver high-quality classroom practice grounded in structured literacy and numeracy, build warm relationships with tamariki and whānau, and weave Te Reo Māori and Mātauranga Māori into daily learning. A supportive rural kura with strong community involvement awaits.

Qualifications

• Holds a valid NZ teaching qualification and current practicing certificate.
• Delivers high-quality classroom practice grounded in structured literacy and structured numeracy approaches.
• Builds warm, authentic, and effective relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.
• Values culturally responsive teaching and actively weaves Te Reo Māori and Mātauranga Māori into everyday learning.
• Brings energy, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset to our small, dedicated staff team.
• Is eager to contribute positively to the wider life of our rural kura.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the wider life of our rural kura.
• Foster warm, authentic relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Deliver high-quality classroom practice grounded in structured literacy and numeracy approaches.

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 15/12/2027 (NE projected roll growth)

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

• Holds a valid NZ teaching qualification and current practicing certificate.
• Delivers high-quality classroom practice grounded in structured literacy and structured numeracy approaches.
• Builds warm, authentic, and effective relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.
• Values culturally responsive teaching and actively weaves Te Reo Māori and Mātauranga Māori into everyday learning.
• Brings energy, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset to our small, dedicated staff team.
• Is eager to contribute positively to the wider life of our rural kura.

What we offer

• A friendly, collaborative staff culture with strong community and whānau support.
• Dedicated professional learning, development, and robust mentoring for Provisionally Certificated Teachers (PCTs).