Year 3-5 Kaiako

Te One School; Chatham Islands; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chatham Island allowances

Job summary

Te One School on the Chatham Islands is seeking a certificated teacher to join our primary and intermediate program (Years 1–8).

Experience in structured literacy and structured maths is highly valued, and the successful candidate will build authentic relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues while delivering NZ Curriculum with local flavour. Island living offers a rewarding lifestyle and a collaborative community.

Qualifications

• Fully NZ-registered teachers only.
• Experience in structured literacy and structured maths preferred.
• Able to build authentic relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Years 1–8 following the New Zealand Curriculum with local flavour.
• Support a positive, collaborative classroom culture and community engagement.

Skills

Structured literacy

Structured maths

Relationship building

Collaboration

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

NZ teaching registration

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

SIA, Chatham Island Allowances (freight, isolation, vehicle)

Are you ready for more than just a new job? At Te One School, teaching on the Chatham Islands offers a rewarding lifestyle change and a true professional adventure.

Located in the heart of Wharekauri, Te One School is a well-resourced kura where evidence-informed learning meets a vibrant, outdoor-focused community. Our tamariki bring a unique set of life skills to school. They are deeply connected to their environment, highly capable in the outdoors, and grounded in strong whānau ties. Here, relationships run deep, and community is at the center of everything we do.

Our classroom programmes follow the New Zealand Curriculum, with local flavour added. Teaching here requires adaptability, resilience, and a positive mindset. Island living comes with distinct rewards alongside its practical realities, from relying on local shipping schedules to embracing a close-knit, community.

We are looking for a kaiako who

• Is genuinely enthusiastic about living and working on the Chatham Islands.
• Brings proven experience and strength in structured literacy and structured maths.
• Builds authentic, positive relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and a collaborative spirit.

If you are looking to make a meaningful difference for learners while experiencing a unique part of New Zealand, we would love to hear from you.

Selected applicants may be invited to have a visit to the island as part of the appointment process.

Only fully NZ-registered teachers can be considered.