Teacher (Year 0-8), Commencing 2027

Taumata School; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Taumata School in the Bay of Plenty invites exceptional teachers to join our team for 2027. We are committed to a rich, culturally responsive learning environment where every child thrives and relationships with tamariki and whānau are central.

Our vision emphasizes high-impact teaching, explicit instruction and fidelity of practice. We seek educators who believe in all students’ success, honour Te Tiriti, and are eager to grow in reo Māori and te ao Māori.

Qualifications

• Commitment to high‑impact teaching and explicit instruction.
• Willingness to engage with whānau and tamariki.
• Dedication to developing reo Māori and te ao Māori.
• Open to feedback and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching for Years 1–8.
• Collaborate with colleagues and lead learning across the school.
• Participate in coaching, mentoring and improvement cycles.

Skills

Strong relationships

Feedback oriented

Professionalism

Māori engagement

Te Tiriti awareness

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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

Suitable for beginning teachers

At Taumata School, our vision, Whakamana te ako; kia mana te ora! Empowered to learn; empowered for life!, shapes how we teach, learn and connect every day.

We are seeking exceptional teachers to join our team in 2027.

Our commitment is simple: every child, in every classroom, every day deserves an excellent learning experience.

Alongside strong relationships with tamariki and genuine partnerships with whānau, we have a clear and deliberate focus on high-impact teaching, explicit instruction and fidelity of practice. We are looking for educators who:

• Believe every child can succeed and hold high expectations for all learners.
• Honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi through their practice and relationships.
• Are committed to strengthening their reo Māori and engagement with te ao Māori.
• Value strong relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Are open to feedback, challenge and new learning.
• Bring professionalism, positivity and passion to their work.
• Value consistency and shared expectations.
• Continually seek to sharpen and improve their practice.

In return, we offer:

• Engaged and enthusiastic learners who love coming to kura.
• A clear and highly organised school-wide approach to teaching and learning.
• Shared expectations that bring our vision and learning principles to life.
• Regular coaching, mentoring and improvement cycles.
• A supportive leadership team and Board and positive staff culture.
• Genuine opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Because the teacher in front of our learners is our greatest asset, we invest heavily in helping our people thrive.

If this sounds like you, Taumata might be the place for you.

Physical address:
145 Mortlake Heights, Pyes Pa, Tauranga

Gen Fuller, Principal
***********@taumata.school.nz
[phone]

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