Teacher – junior school

Hurupaki School; Northland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Northland is seeking a full-time, certificated teacher for 2026 due to maternity leave. The ideal candidate should be culturally responsive, motivated, and able to engage with students in Years 1-8 while collaborating with a dedicated team. Strengths in Structured Literacy and STEAM are advantageous. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum (NZC).
• Commitment to professional learning and development (PLD).
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Teach primary and intermediate students (Years 1–8).
• Work alongside a dedicated team in the junior school.
• Utilize Relationships First principles in pedagogy.

Skills

Culturally responsive teaching

Structured Literacy

Inquiry Learning

STEAM education

Education

Teaching Certificate

Job description

Overview

Full time, fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2026, End Date: 17/12/2026 (Maternity leave).

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

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

About the role

Due to one of our staff going on maternity, we are looking for a culturally responsive, reflective, positive and highly motivated teacher to join our kura for 2026 to work alongside a dedicated and passionate team in our junior school.

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a sound understanding of the NZC and be committed to undergoing PLD around the refresh. They must have the ability to work collaboratively and place a high emphasis on building relationships with our tamariki and their whānau, as our kura utilises Relationships First principles to guide our kaupapa and pedagogy. Our tamariki attain high standards of achievement and we actively look at ways to extend those through our Inquiry learning.

Strengths in Structured Literacy, Inquiry Learning and STEAM would be advantageous.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
20 Dip Road, Kamo, Whangarei