Scale A Teacher – Years 5-8

Pakotai School; Northland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Bonding Scheme up to $40,000

School House accommodation

Job summary

We offer the Teacher Bonding Scheme up to $40,000 and School House accommodation for the successful applicant, with a view to building strong, lasting relationships within our kura. Join us to shape opportunities for our tamariki.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher with NZ registration or current practising certificate.
• Experience or ability to teach Years 5–8 composite class.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning in Years 5–8 composite class.
• Foster inclusive, learner-centred teaching approaches.
• Embed te reo Māori me ōna tikanga in everyday learning.
• Collaborate with kura staff and contribute to all kura life aspects.
• Support learners to succeed through relationships with whānau and ākonga.

Skills

Teaching

Relationship building

Te reo Māori

Structured Literacy

Mathematics

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 02/02/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Roll Growth)

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 TBS - Teacher Bonding Scheme

Looking for a teaching role where you can make a real difference, know every learner, and become part of a close-knit rural community?

Pakotai School is seeking an enthusiastic, positive and adaptable full-time teacher (1.0 FTTE) to lead learning in our Years 5–8 composite class.

We are a small rural kura where relationships, whānau and community matter. Our kura is grounded in Te Ao Māori, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment where every ākonga is known, valued and supported to succeed.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Builds strong relationships with ākonga, whānau and colleagues.
• Is confident and enthusiastic about teaching a Years 5–8 composite class.
• Is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and embedding te reo Māori me ōna tikanga authentically into everyday learning.
• Brings an inclusive, learner-centred approach to teaching.
• Is flexible, collaborative and willing to contribute to all aspects of kura life.
• Has knowledge and experience in Structured Literacy and Mathematics – highly beneficial.

Teacher Bonding Scheme – Up to $40,000

This position qualifies for the Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS). The eligible teacher recruited into this vacancy will receive annual payments accumulating to a maximum of $40,000 (before tax) after 5 years.

School House accommodation available to successful applicant

For the right person, this is more than just a teaching position. It is an opportunity to become an important part of a supportive rural kura, build meaningful relationships with ākonga and whānau, and have a genuine influence on the learning and opportunities we provide for our tamariki.

Come and be part of the next chapter at Pakotai School.