Scale A Teacher (Senior School)

Twyford School; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Twyford School in Hawke's Bay is seeking a creative, passionate Certificated teacher who is future-focused, values relationships, and works collaboratively. The successful candidate will teach English, Health and physical education, learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori and The arts to Years 1–8.

You will motivate children, foster curiosity and make learning fun, with excellent classroom management and up-to-date curriculum knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must hold a certificated teaching qualification and be registered to teach in New Zealand.
• Experience delivering curriculum across Years 1–8.
• Knowledge of structured literacy and numeracy approaches is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Years 1–8 in our primary and intermediate setting.
• Build engaging, inquiry-based lessons that foster curiosity.
• Establish strong relationships with students and families.

Skills

Creativity

Collaboration

Classroom management

Relationship building

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Certificated teacher

NZ teacher registration

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

We are looking for a creative, passionate teacher who is future-focused, values relationships, and works collaboratively. We need an enthusiastic teacher who motivates children, fosters curiosity and makes learning fun. Applicants must have excellent classroom management skills, up-to-date curriculum knowledge, be well-organised and foster strong relationships with students and families.

Applicants may also demonstrate:

• student ownership of their learning
• knowledge of structured literacy
• strong understanding of numeracy teaching
• understanding of a PB4L approach
• strengths in music or sport.

You will be joining a committed and supportive teaching staff who go out of their way to deliver our school mission of ‘Quality learning in a family environment’. If you are a reflective practitioner with a growth mindset, we are the school for you.

Position to commence Term 1, 2027.