Teacher - Year 7-8

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

Benefits offered by this job

Staffing Incentive Allowance

Job summary

Galatea School in the Bay of Plenty is seeking an experienced primary teacher to join our close-knit rural community. The role covers years 1–8 and requires a certificated teacher with current registration.

You will deliver engaging curriculum, differentiate for diverse learners, and contribute to co-curricular activities while embracing our hands-on, community-focused approach to learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of full-time classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in delivering curriculum outcomes and managing diverse learner needs.
• Passion for rural community life and contributing to co-curricular school activities.
• Full registration and current teaching practicing certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging curriculum for primary and intermediate students (Years 1–8).
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
• Collaborate with staff and contribute to co-curricular activities.
• Engage with families and the local community to support learning.

Skills

Curriculum delivery

Differentiated instruction

Co-curricular activities

Community engagement

Education

Full registration and practicing certificate

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

Staffing Incentive Allowance

Are you an experienced educator who thrives in a close-knit, supportive rural community? Our welcoming country school is seeking an energetic and skilled primary classroom teacher to join our team.

Set in a picturesque rural environment, our school pride itself on strong community connections, small class sizes, and a grounded, hands-on approach to learning. We offer a supportive environment where students are eager to learn and parent involvement is strong.

Key requirements

• Experienced teachers only: A minimum of 3+ years of full-time classroom teaching experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in delivering strong curriculum outcomes and managing diverse learner needs.
• Passion for rural community life and contributing to co-curricular school activities.
• Full registration and current teaching practicing certificate.

What we offer

• A collaborative, welcoming staff culture.
• Dedicated professional development opportunities tailored to your career goals.
• The unique lifestyle and tight-knit community spirit of a country school.