Scale A Teacher – Years 1 to 8

Hamilton Christian School; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Christian School is seeking a warm, relational Scale A Teacher to join our primary team for Years 1 to 8. This role requires a vibrant personal Christian faith and a genuine commitment to our school’s character and values.

You will teach across Years 1–8, plan engaging NZ Curriculum-aligned programmes, and collaborate closely with the teaching team, SENCO, specialists, and RTLB to support ākonga, whānau, and colleagues in a faith-centered learning community.

Qualifications

• Vibrant personal Christian faith aligned with our school's character.
• Experience teaching using the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Ability to plan an engaging classroom programme following the NZ Curriculum.
• Strong collaboration with teaching team, SENCO, specialists and RTLB.
• High professional standards per the NZ Teaching Council.

Skills

Christian faith

Student-centered teaching

NZ Curriculum experience

Curriculum planning

Collaboration with staff

Professional standards

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 Teacher to join our team in Years 1 to 8.

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 Christian 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.