Year 3 Class Teacher

Maraekākaho School; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maraekākaho School in a semi-rural Hawke's Bay setting invites applications for a passionate teacher to join our Year 3 class in 2027. This is a full-time fixed-term role beginning 1 February 2027 and ending 28 January 2028, in a supportive, community-focused school.

We value strong relationships, inclusive practice, and engaging learning experiences across Years 1–8. Applicants should be certified teachers with excellent communication and teamwork skills, ready to contribute to our BSLA and

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 01/02/2027, End Date: 28/01/2028 (Project-based)

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

Maraekākaho School – a thriving, semi-rural school just 15 minutes from Hastings.

Maraekakaho is a PB4L school focused on core values, student achievement, and community-based learning where children and teachers love to be.

We are seeking a passionate, energetic teacher to join our supportive team in our Year 3 classroom for 2027.

Why teach at MKK?

• Real work-life balance – enjoy quiet country beauty close to town, with purposeful staff meetings and realistic expectations about hours at school.
• Collaborative staff – supportive colleagues who openly share practice and understand our learners.
• Established programmes – Well set-up structured learning programmes. BSLA literacy and Maths No Problem resources utilised school-wide, providing excellent foundations for teaching and learning.
• Engaged learners – students who thrive on authentic, real-life learning experiences.
• Stunning setting – beautiful rural grounds and authentic outdoor learning environments.

Key attributes

• Understanding of the refreshed curriculum and structured learning programmes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to design accessible, inclusive experiences that remove barriers to learning.
• Reflective practice and willingness to adapt to student needs.

For details or to arrange a visit, call Sandy, the principal.

Interviews onWednesday 28 October (or prior by arrangement).

We look forward to hearing from you!