Teacher - Year 5/6 (Phase 2)

Hamilton East School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton East School in Waikato, New Zealand is seeking motivated kaiako to play a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for students in Years 1–8. You will support holistic development and contribute to a learner-centred culture within the school community.

The role emphasises curriculum knowledge, strong relationships with learners, inclusive teaching practices, and embedding te reo Maaori in daily practice, with opportunities for formal reo instruction.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Positive behavioural expectations and the ability to build strong, learner-focused relationships.
• Experience with structured literacy and the updated mathematics curriculum (an advantage).
• Ability to cater for learners with special needs and English Language Learners (ELL) through inclusive practices.
• Commitment to weaving te reo Maaori into daily practice, as well as delivering formal reo instruction.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Relationship building

Literacy and numeracy

Inclusive practice

Te reo Maaori

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

We are seeking motivated kaiako to play a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where our aakonga can reach their full potential.

Key requirements

We welcome applications from NZ trained and registered teachers who demonstrate:

• Curriculum knowledge: Sound knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Relationships and expectations: Positive behavioural expectations and the ability to build strong, learner-focused relationships.
• Literacy and maths: Experience with structured literacy and the updated mathematics curriculum (an advantage).
• Inclusive practice: Ability to cater for learners with special needs and English Language Learners (ELL) through inclusive practices.
• Te Ao Maaori and Reo: Commitment to weaving te reo Maaori into daily practice, as well as delivering formal reo instruction.