Teacher

Te Waotu School; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Bonding Scheme

Job summary

Te Waotu School New Zealand invites applications from inspirational certificated teachers to join our friendly, learning-focused team. The role covers primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) with a broad teaching programme.

The successful applicant will contribute to Te Tiriti and culturally responsive pedagogy, build strong learning relationships, and deliver engaging programmes. There is a Teacher Bonding Scheme with generous support.

Qualifications

• Experience with structured literacy
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Ability to build positive, learning-focused relationships with students
• Deliver engaging programmes that cater for diverse learners

Responsibilities

• Upkeep of our vision for teaching and learning with structured literacy experience.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Demonstrate strength for building learning-focused relationships.
• Deliver engaging programmes that cater for all learners.
• Show a positive attitude towards professional growth and development.

Skills

Structured literacy experience

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Relationship building

Engaging teaching programmes

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Te Waotu School New Zealand (nationwide)

Teacher

Full time, Permanent

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
Teacher Bonding Scheme

We’re seeking applications from inspirational teacherswho wish to join our friendly, learning focused team.

Te Waotu School is a full primary school, located within a beautiful rural setting, and easily accessible from Putaruru, Tokoroa, Te Awamutu, Cambridge and Hamilton. We are a well-resourced school in a proud farming community where we blend historical and modern facilities.

The successful applicant will need to be able to:

• Uphold our vision for teaching and learning with experience in structured literacy.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy.
• Show a strength for building learning focussed relationships.
• Deliver engaging programmes that cater for all learners.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards professional growth and development.

In return, we can offer you a group of children who are very active in the learning process alongside a high performing staff, newly refurbished classrooms, dedicated Board of Trustees, within a close-knit school community. Also, we offer in school PLD for curriculum and professional development.

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.

There is flexibility around the start date and level of this full-time teaching position, and this can be explored with the candidate depending on their strengths and experience. This position commences within Term 4, 2026 or Term 1, 2027.

School visits to find out more are encouraged! Nau mai, haere mai - we welcome your application.