Scale A teacher – recent junior experience

Kaiwaka School; Northland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Northland is seeking an enthusiastic Scale A teacher to join their team on a fixed term basis. The role focuses on teaching Year 2 and 3 learners, emphasizing strong positive relationships with students and their whānau. Ideal candidates will hold teacher registration and have experience with structured literacy and numeracy programmes. This position offers the chance to collaborate with colleagues and support diverse learners in a nurturing educational environment.

Qualifications

• Must have NZ teacher registration and a current practising certificate.
• Experience with or knowledge of structured literacy and numeracy programmes.
• Successful experience working with students who have diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support learners in Years 2 and 3.
• Plan, implement and assess programmes for individual learning needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support classroom practice.

Skills

Experience with structured literacy programme (BSLA)

Experience with structured numeracy programmes (Numicon)

Pedagogical strengths in literacy and numeracy

Ability to engage with te reo Māori

Education

NZ teacher registration and current practising certificate

Job description

Overview

Scale A teacher – recent junior experience. Full time, Fixed term. Start Date: 02/02/2026, End Date: 15/12/2026 (To cover study leave in 2026). 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.

We are seeking a professional and enthusiastic junior teacher to join our team in a fixed term position starting Monday 2 February, 2026. This role is focused on teaching our Y2 and Y3 learners, and we place high value on ensuring a supportive and positive learning relationship for both our students and their whānau.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support learners in Years 2 and 3 with a focus on building positive learning relationships.
• Plan, implement and assess programmes that cater for the individual learning needs of all students (differentiation).
• Collaborate with colleagues to support classroom practice and student outcomes.

Qualifications and experience

• Must have NZ teacher registration and a current practising certificate.
• Experience with or knowledge of the structured literacy programme (BSLA) and the structured numeracy programmes (Numicon).
• Experience with using te reo Māori across the curriculum.
• Pedagogical strengths in literacy and numeracy.
• Successful experience working with students who have diverse learning needs.

We are looking for a teacher who

• Enjoys a challenge, works collaboratively, and brings positive energy to the classroom.
• Values the importance of strong home-school partnerships.

How to apply

Please email your CV, and direct enquiries to the contact provided.