Year 1-2 Teacher

Pārāwai School; Waikato; Sur place; NZD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pārāwai School in Thames is seeking a warm, capable teacher to cover Year 1–2 classes on a fixed-term contract. The role requires a Certificated teacher with strong early literacy and numeracy foundations and a commitment to te reo Māori in everyday practice.

You will join a collaborative team at a well-resourced school, supported by Apple devices, and you will engage tamariki and whānau while delivering high-quality learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong foundations in early literacy and numeracy.
• Knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and using assessment to plan next steps.
• Calm, inclusive classroom approach that supports diverse learning needs.
• Positive relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Commitment to developing te reo and tikanga Māori in daily practice.
• Collaborative spirit and willingness to keep learning.

Responsabilités

• Teach Year 1–2 within the NZ Curriculum framework.
• Assess student progress and plan clear next steps.
• Create a calm, inclusive classroom that supports diverse learners.
• Build strong relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to school initiatives.

Connaissances

Structured literacy

Assessment planning

Collaborative teamwork

Relationship building

Te reo Māori

Formation

Certificated teacher

Description du poste

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Covering leave for Addional Learning Progammes (Projects))

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

There’s something special about teaching the early years, the first independent sentence, the moment a maths idea clicks, and the growing confidence of a child discovering what they can do.

We’re looking for a teacher who loves being part of those moments.

Pārāwai School is a well-resourced full primary school in Thames, gateway to the Coromandel. With approximately 240 ākonga and ten modern classrooms, we offer the opportunity to know our learners well and work alongside an experienced, collegial team. As an Apple school, we provide every teacher with a MacBook and iPad.

We are seeking a warm, capable and enthusiastic teacher to join our Year 1–2 team. You will bring:

• Strong foundations in early literacy and numeracy, including knowledge of structured literacy and effective mathematics teaching.
• Sound knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and the ability to use assessment to plan clear next steps.
• A calm, inclusive classroom approach that supports different learning needs and builds confidence.
• Positive relationships with tamariki and whānau, valuing the identities, languages and cultures they bring.
• A commitment to developing te reo and tikanga Māori in everyday practice.
• A collaborative spirit, a sense of humour and a willingness to keep learning.

In return, you’ll join a team that shares ideas, values good teaching and enjoys working together, with excellent resources to support your practice.

Bring your strengths, your personality and your enthusiasm for helping young learners thrive. We’d love to hear from you.