Scale A teacher: new entrant to Y3

Hikuai School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive rural school in Waikato is seeking a full-time, permanent teacher for the new entrant to Years 2-3. The ideal candidate will have a solid knowledge of both traditional and inquiry-based philosophies, with required experience in B.S.L.A structured literacy. This role offers an opportunity to engage young learners in a collaborative and unique curriculum, starting at the beginning of term 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Energetic, creative, collaborative approach to teaching.
• Knowledge of New Zealand's educational curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Engage young learners in a vibrant classroom environment.
• Implement a well-researched curriculum.

Skills

Sound knowledge of traditional play-based philosophy

Experience with inquiry-based learning

Experience with B.S.L.A structured literacy approach

Education

Certificated teacher

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

Hikuai School has a full-time, permanent vacancy for our new entrant to Y2–3 classroom.

Would you like to work in a vibrant, rural environment that is supportive, and community focussed? Are you energetic, creative and collaborative? We are looking for someone who will join our team of 2 teachers and engage our youngest learners at the start of their education journey with a curriculum that is unique, well researched and prepares children ready to take on the world.

Key elements for this class are a sound knowledge and experience of both traditional, play based philosophy and inquiry based learning. Experience with B.S.L.A structured literacy approach is a requirement.

If you are interested in joining our wonderful school, we would love to hear from you.

Position to start at the beginning of term 1, 2026.

How to apply

Please contact our office for an application pack. Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to: