Teachers (3 positions)

Otonga Road School; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Otonga Road School invites passionate teachers to join our supportive team in the Bay of Plenty. You will contribute to a balanced, student-centred learning environment across Years 1–8, guided by our core values and learning dispositions.

The successful candidate will engage in ongoing professional development and school life, including opportunities for leadership roles for suitable applicants. We seek team players with humour, strong relational skills, and a commitment to Te Ao Māori and

Qualifications

• Must hold a current New Zealand teaching qualification and be registered.
• Knowledge of the NZ Curriculum and experience with Structured Literacy is valued.
• ICT proficiency and a willingness to engage with ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach at primary and intermediate levels (Years 1–8) as determined by strengths of the successful applicant.
• Contribute to a collaborative teaching team and engage in school life.
• Implement developmentally appropriate pedagogy and Te reo Māori integration in pedagogy.

Skills

Team player

Relational skills

Active learner

Te reo Māori integration

ICT strengths

Education

Certificated teacher

Tools

NZ Curriculum knowledge

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

Otonga School is a respected learning community known for motivated, respectful students and a culture grounded in our core values: Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga, Manawanui, and Whanaungatanga.

Guided by our Learning Dispositions –Curiosity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity – we prioritise a balanced, developmentally appropriate pedagogy blending teacher-directed and student-led learning.

We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and energetic teachers to join our supportive team.

We are looking for teachers who:

• are great team players with a sense of humour and strong relational skills
• spark curiosity and foster the joy of learning
• bring active commitment to Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te reo, and tikanga Māori in their pedagogy
• personalise learning, cultivate student agency, and understand Developmentally Appropriate Pedagogy
• embrace inclusion, value diverse learning needs, and demonstrate cultural competence
• possess great NZ Curriculum knowledge, experience with Structured Literacy, and ICT strengths
• engage fully in school life and commit to ongoing professional learning.

(Note: Year level will be determined by the strengths of the successful applicant.)

What we offer:

• engaged, enthusiastic students and a very well-resourced and beautiful learning environment
• a supportive, collaborative super teaching team
• high-quality professional development and opportunities for career growth
• possible opportunities for 2FTUs as team leader for suitable applicants with appropriate middle leadership experience