Year 0-3 Scale A Teacher

Mangapapa School; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mangapapa School is seeking an innovative Year 0-3 teacher to lead learning with passion and personalisation. The role emphasises developing the whole child, building strong partnerships with whānau, and contributing to a dynamic, flexible learning environment.

The successful candidate will model Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, integrate te reo Māori across learning, and participate in high-quality professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Innovative, conscientious and motivated Year 0-3 teacher.
• Passionate about inspiring learners, personalising learning, and developing the whole child.
• Value partnerships with colleagues and whānau; collaborative work in flexible spaces.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi; confidently integrates te reo Māori and tikanga Māori.
• Willing to engage in high-quality professional learning and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within modern, dynamic and flexible teaching spaces.
• Contribute to a positive school culture and te reo Māori integration across learning.

Skills

Year 0-3 teaching

Curriculum planning

Te reo Māori integration

Whānau partnership

Professional learning

Education

Teaching Certificate (NZ)

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 29/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Leadership Release)

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

Join our Mangapapa School “REACH for the Stars, where Learning has no Limits” journey!

We’re looking for an innovative, conscientious and motivated Year 0-3 teacher who is passionate about inspiring learners, personalising learning, and developing the whole child.

You’ll value strong partnerships with colleagues and whānau and enjoy working collaboratively within our modern, dynamic and flexible teaching and learning spaces.

We’re also looking for someone with a genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, who confidently integrates te reo Māori and tikanga Māori across learning and contributes positively to our school culture.

If you’re looking for a school where you’ll receive high-quality professional learning, coaching and support, while being part of a connected, supportive and fun team, we’d love to hear from you.