Senior School Teaching Position

Hamilton West School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton West School invites applications for a full-time fixed-term Scale A teacher in 2027. The role starts 28 January 2027 and concludes 17 December 2027 to support cohort enrolment and smaller class sizes.

The successful applicant will work within a collaborative team, teach Years 1–8 across listed subjects, and contribute to a positive school culture grounded in Ako, Manaakitanga, Rangatiratanga and Whanaungatanga.

Qualifications

• Certificated teaching qualification required.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Implement the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in teaching practice.
• Inspire students with high expectations for learning.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students, whānau, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate collaborative teamwork and contribute to a supportive school culture.
• Embody the school's values in daily practice.

Skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Humour/Can-do attitude

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Temporary surge in cohort enrolment, established to maintain smaller class sizes that support specific student learning progress.)

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

Starting on 28 January 2027. We have a vacancy for a full-time fixed term Scale A teacher in 2027.

Hamilton West School is seeking a classroom teacher to join our collaborative and supportive team. We are proud of the way our tamariki live by our strong values of Ako, Manaakitanga, Rangatiratanga, Kaitiakitanga, and Whanaungatanga. We love the cultural diversity of our supportive community.

The successful applicant will:

• give effect to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• be an inspiring classroom practitioner with high expectations for teaching and learning
• build strong, positive relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
• bring a collaborative spirit and a strong sense of teamwork
• have a great sense of humour and a can-do attitude
• embody our school values.

This position is open to applicants who are currently living in New Zealand and hold the right to work here.