Scale A Teacher – Primary

Hamilton Christian School; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Christian School in Hamilton, NZ invites applications for a Scale A primary teacher in a fixed-term role for the 2027 school year. The successful candidate will model a warm, relational approach and live out the school motto in daily practice, planning, and care for ākonga, whānau, and staff.

Applicants should have proven NZ Curriculum teaching experience, the ability to create engaging programmes, and strong collaboration with the teaching team, SENCO, and RTLB.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates personal faith and upholds school character
• Strong ability to engage diverse learners across NZ Curriculum
• Proven classroom practice with NZ Curriculum
• High professional standards per NZ Teaching Council Code and Standards

Responsibilities

• Teach Scale A primary class in line with NZ Curriculum
• Plan engaging, inclusive lesson sequences for all learners
• Collaborate with SENCO, specialist teachers, and RTLB
• Care for ākonga, whānau, and colleagues as part of school culture

Skills

Relational skills

Collaborative skills

Student-centered approach

Education

Bachelor of Education or teaching qualification

Job description

Due to ongoing roll growth, we have a number of exciting new teaching and leadership roles available. We are seeking a warm, relational Scale A primary teacher to join our team in a fixed-term capacity for the 2027 school year.

Hamilton Christian School recognises that there is a distinct difference between educators who are Christian and true Christian Education. We are looking for a teacher who will live out our school motto: to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God, through their daily pedagogy, planning, and care for ākonga, whānau, and colleagues.

What we are looking for:

• a vibrant personal faith and a genuine heart to uphold our school's special character
• a teacher who loves all students, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and excited to participate in their learning
• proven teaching experience using the New Zealand curriculum
• ability to build an engaging classroom programme following the NZ Curriculum
• strong collaborative skills to work alongside your teaching team, SENCO, specialist teachers, and external support agencies (such as RTLB)
• high professional standards in line with the NZ Teaching Council's Code and Standards.