Year 0-2 Team Leader and N/E Teacher

Horsham Downs School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Horsham Downs School in the Waikato is seeking a skilled and dynamic educator to lead our Year 0-2 teaching team. This role requires an experienced certificated teacher with a strong grasp of Phase 1 of the refreshed NZ Curriculum and a commitment to improving outcomes for students.

The successful applicant will foster positive relationships with learners, whānau and colleagues, model professional standards, and support others to grow through coaching and collaboration within the school’s

Qualifications

• Holds high expectations: believes every child can thrive with quality teaching.
• Prioritises relationships with learners, whānau and colleagues.
• Leads through positive relationships, clear standards and integrity.
• Feels comfortable coaching peers and developing colleagues.
• Active, collaborative member of the school leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Lead Year 0–2 teaching team.
• Deliver high-quality teaching aligned to NZ Curriculum Phase 1.
• Support student outcomes and build capability in staff.
• Foster professional growth through feedback and mentoring.
• Contribute to school-wide leadership initiatives.

Skills

High expectations

Relationship building

Leadership potential

Coaching peers

Collaborative mindset

Education

NZ teaching qualification

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
2MU

We seek a skilled and dynamic educator to lead our Year 0-2 teaching team. This person will be an experienced teacher with a strong grasp of Phase 1 of the refreshed NZ Curriculum, a commitment to improving outcomes for students and a desire to build capability in others.

We’d love to connect with someone who:

• Holds high expectations: Truly believes that every child can thrive when given the right support and quality teaching.
• Prioritises relationships: Makes rich connections with learners, family, whaanau and colleagues
• Inspires others: Leads through positive relationships, clear standards and professional integrity.
• Fosters professional growth: Feels comfortable giving constructive feedback, coaching peers and helping colleagues develop.
• Contributes to the wider school: Is an active, collaborative member of the school-wide leadership team.

Physical address:
4 Martin Lane, Horsham Downs

Postal Address:
4 Martin Lane RD 1, Hamilton, 3281