Teacher

Poroutawhao School; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS) Eligible

Job summary

Poroutawhao School invites a passionate primary teacher to join our small, community-driven rural school. The role covers Years 1–8 with flexibility across junior to senior levels, based in our junior school, and focuses on building strong relationships with tamariki and whānau.

You will embrace Te Tiriti o Waitangi, collaborate with a caring staff, and contribute to ongoing professional growth. The position starts January 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified teacher with current practicing certificate.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students and whānau.
• Willingness to collaborate in a small rural school community.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Years 1–8 with flexibility across junior to senior levels.
• Foster whanaungatanga and genuine connections in daily teaching practice.
• Collaborate with a small, friendly team to share workload and support student learning.

Skills

Relationship-driven

Culturally committed

Versatile collaborator

Education

Certificated teacher

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

Are you an adaptable educator who builds strong relationships, loves being part of a connected community, and brings enthusiasm to learning every day?

We are a well-resourced, community-driven rural school seeking a passionate primary school teacher to join our team. While this role is flexible across all levels, it is likely to be based in our junior school.

About us

We are a small, highly committed, and friendly staff. Because we are a small team, we work closely together and support one another across all aspects of school life. We are looking for someone who is ready to step up, pull together, and share the load to make our school the best it can be for our tamariki.

Are you:

• Relationship-driven: You naturally put whanaungatanga and genuine connections at the heart of your teaching practice.
• Culturally committed: You are passionate about honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi in your daily classroom culture.
• Versatile and collaborative: You are flexible across learning stages and eager to be a reliable, proactive team player who shares the load in a small school environment.

We offer

• A warm, supportive staff and a well-resourced learning environment backed by a caring rural community.
• Ample opportunities for professional growth and genuine collaborative teaching.
• Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS) Eligible: This position qualifies for the TBS! An eligible teacher recruited into this vacancy will receive annual payments accumulating to a maximum of $40,000 (before tax) over 5 years. (See the Teacher Bonding Scheme guidelines for full eligibility details).

If you are ready to bring your energy to a welcoming team that values culture, connection, and true teamwork, we would love to hear from you

This position will commence in January 2027.