Senior School Teacher

Taitoko School; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Taitoko School invites a dedicated senior school teacher to join our supportive team in 2027. We seek someone who builds strong relationships with students, families and colleagues, and who brings a passion for literacy, mathematics and holistic student growth.

You will contribute to an inclusive, value-driven culture and support our vision of culturally connected learners. The ideal applicant embraces structured literacy, advanced math instruction, and professional growth, while upholding PB4L

Qualifications

• Focus on relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Commitment to structured literacy and effective mathematics teaching.
• Reflective practice and openness to feedback for ongoing growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior primary teaching for Years 5–8.
• Collaborate with staff to support PB4L values (I am Safe, I am Respectful, I am a Learner).
• Plan and implement literacy and maths programs.
• Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive school culture.

Skills

Relationship building

High expectations

Initiative

Senior primary focus

Structured literacy

Mathematics instruction

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

Taitoko School is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and committed senior school teacher to join our wonderful team in 2027.

We are a welcoming, inclusive school where relationships, culture and a strong sense of belonging are at the heart of what we do. Our vision is to develop cultural, creative, connected learners, striving for excellence.

We believe every child deserves a teacher who believes in their potential, celebrates their successes and goes above and beyond to make a positive difference in their learning journey.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Builds positive relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.


• Has high expectations and a genuine passion for helping every learner succeed.


• Shows initiative and is willing to go the extra mile for our tamariki.


• Has a strong understanding of teaching and learning in the senior primary years.


• Is committed to structured literacy, effective mathematics teaching and professional growth.


• Is reflective, open to feedback and continually strives to improve their practice.


• Values collaboration, teamwork and our PB4L values: I am Safe, I am Respectful, I am a Learner.

At Taitoko, you will be part of a supportive, hardworking team committed to making a difference.