Scale A Teacher – Primary

Hamilton Christian School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Christian School in Waikato invites applications for a warm, relational Scale A primary teacher for a fixed-term maternity leave cover for 2027. Applicants must be registered with the NZ Teaching Council and have NZ work rights, with a commitment to our school’s Christian character and values.

Join a supportive primary team focused on high-quality learning, student wellbeing, and growth in faith, as we nurture ākonga, whānau, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• NZ Curriculum knowledge required.
• Registered teacher with NZ Teaching Council.
• Commitment to the school's Christian character.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons aligned to NZ Curriculum.
• Collaborate with teaching team and external support agencies.
• Support student wellbeing and foster a safe learning environment.

Skills

NZ Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Collaborative skills

Education

Registered teacher NZ Teaching Council

Job description

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About the role

We are seeking a warm, relational full-time Scale A primary teacher to join our team in a fixed-term capacity for the 2027 school year. This is fixed-term due to it being a maternity leave vacancy, which covers 2 year groups over the course of the year within the primary school.

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.

You'll join a supportive primary team committed to high-quality learning, student wellbeing, and growing together in faith.

Applicants must be registered teachers with the New Zealand Teaching Council and hold current NZ work rights.

Position Full-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028)

Reason for fixed-term position Maternity leave cover

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts

Region Waikato