Year 3 Teacher – Innovative Cohort Project

Maunu School; Northland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maunu School in Whangārei seeks a Year 3 teacher for a fixed-term cohort project (Jan 2027–Dec 2027) within a Years 1–8 setting. You will help pilot new cohort structures and curriculum delivery approaches.

The role involves designing engaging NZ Curriculum-aligned units, testing flexible groupings, and running targeted intervention cycles, while applying PB4L and trauma-informed practices to support student wellbeing and progress.

Qualifications

• Must hold a certificated teaching qualification in NZ.
• Experience across years 1–8.
• Familiar with PB4L and trauma-informed approaches.
• Ability to design engaging NZ Curriculum-aligned units.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to design engaging units aligned with the NZ Curriculum.
• Explore flexible grouping and targeted intervention cycles.
• Support cohort-focused learning and learner wellbeing.
• Collect insights and evaluate outcomes of the cohort project.

Skills

Unit design

Literacy support

Math support

Cohort planning

PB4L

Trauma-informed practices

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Year 3 Teacher – Innovative Cohort Project

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Special project)

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

Maunu School is a vibrant U5 primary school on the western outskirts of Whāngārei. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, collaborative learning environment where both students and teachers thrive.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative teacher to join us for a fixed-term position in Year 3.

This role is attached to a exciting cohort-focused project as we explore innovative ways to structure our learning levels and enhance student outcomes.

This project allows us to trial new approaches to curriculum delivery and cohort organisation. You will play a key role in implementing fresh initiatives, gathering insights, and evaluating how targeted cohort structures support learner progress and wellbeing.

As part of this project, you will:

• work alongside colleagues to design engaging units aligned with the NZ Curriculum and explore flexible grouping arrangements
• support structured approaches in literacy and mathematics while trialing targeted intervention cycles
• adapt PB4L and trauma-informed practices to support the specific social and emotional needs of the cohort.

We offer:

• curious, fun-loving tamariki who are eager to learn
• a supportive, collaborative culture that values teacher well-being and professional growth
• an opportunity to contribute to an innovative project that shapes future learning models at Maunu School.

If you are a passionate teacher with a warm, relationship-based approach and fresh ideas, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

Please send your CV, cover letter and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
13 Austin Road, Maunu, Whangarei

Postal Address:
13 Austin Road, Maunu, Whangarei, 110

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