Scale A teachers (3 positions)

Te Totara Primary School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Waikato is seeking a passionate, certificated teacher to join their supportive community. The ideal candidate will have strengths in literacy and numeracy, effective culturally responsive practices, and the ability to build positive relationships with whānau. This full-time, fixed-term role offers an opportunity for professional growth and participation in a caring school environment.

Benefits

Supportive Board of Trustees

Commitment to wellbeing

Caring school community

Qualifications

• Passionate, caring educators seeking professional growth.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills required.
• Ability to engage culturally responsive methods.

Responsibilities

• Support student wellbeing and academic growth.
• Foster positive relationships with whānau.
• Collaborate in a supportive teaching team.

Skills

Passionate about teaching

Strengths in literacy and numeracy

Culturally responsive practices

Ability to establish positive relationships

Team player

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Overview

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 02/02/2026, End Date: 17/12/2026 (Roll growth)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

We are looking for passionate, caring teachers who are committed to their professional growth as an effective educator, learning alongside others in our caring school community. The successful applicants will have strengths in literacy and numeracy along with the ability to use effective culturally responsive practices. The ability to establish positive relationships with whānau is essential for this position. We seek strong team players who are interested in growing personally and professionally in our school.

We offer a supportive BOT, a wonderful community, and teaching teams that are committed to the wellbeing of students and staff.

Subjects

• English
• Health and physical education
• Learning languages
• Mathematics and statistics
• Science
• Social sciences
• Technology
• Te reo Māori
• The arts

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to: