Year 3-4 Classroom Teacher

Glen Massey School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visits welcome

Supportive rural setting

Job summary

Glen Massey School in a rural Waikato setting is seeking a Year 3-4 classroom teacher on a fixed-term contract to cover study leave for the 2027 school year. The successful applicant will teach across the primary curriculum with a focus on literacy, numeracy, Te Reo Māori, and wellbeing.

We value resilience, collaboration, and strong relationships with tamariki and whānau, and offer a supportive staff team and a welcoming community for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Evidence of qualified teaching registration/certification.
• Experience delivering structured literacy and numeracy programs.
• Ability to weave Te Reo Māori and tikanga into daily teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 3–4 in a primary setting.
• Cover study-leave period during 2027 school year.
• Collaborate with staff, whānau and students to foster a positive learning culture.

Skills

Resilience

Flexibility

Structured literacy

Numeracy

Mana-enhancing classroom

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Study Leave)

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

Are you an enthusiastic, innovative, and collaborative educator looking to join a supportive and vibrant rural school community?

Glen Massey School is seeking a dedicated Year 3-4 classroom teacher to join our team in a fixed-term capacity to cover study leave for the 2027 school year.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Shows resilience and flexibility.
• Demonstrates strong, structured literacy and numeracy teaching practices.
• Fosters a mana-enhancing classroom culture with high expectations.
• Naturally weaves Te Reo Māori and tikanga into everyday classroom routines.
• Builds positive partnerships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.

At Glen Massey School, we pride ourselves on our strong school culture, high level of student engagement, and a supportive environment where both teachers and students thrive.

We can offer you:

• a friendly, supportive rural school environment
• a collaborative and committed staff team
• a strong focus on relationships and staff/student wellbeing
• a school committed to quality teaching and learning
• the opportunity to make a real difference in a close-knit school community.

If you are an enthusiastic teacher who would love to be part of our Glen Massey School whānau, we would love to hear from you. Visits welcome.