Year 4 Primary Teacher — Creative, Collaborative & Inclusive

Tapawera Area School; Tasman; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Tapawera Area School in Tasman, NZ, is seeking a fixed-term, full-time Year 4 teacher starting 28 January 2027 and ending 14 December 2027. The school serves about 160 students in a tight-knit community, offering specialist secondary resources and a strong support network.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with students, whānau and colleagues, work collaboratively, and promote hands-on, creative learning within a small class setting of 14–18 students.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current teaching cert and be registered as a teacher in New Zealand.
• Position is a fixed-term full-time role in Year 4 with start 28 January 2027 and end 14 December 2027.
• Experience implementing inclusive, learner-centered practice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Builds strong, learning-focused relationships with students, whānau and colleagues.
• Works collaboratively within a supportive team culture.
• Promotes creativity and hands-on, active learning in a Year 4 setting.
• Responds effectively to diverse learning needs, including neurodiverse learners.
• Maintains sound curriculum knowledge, particularly in early literacy and numeracy.
• Reflects on practice and pursues ongoing professional growth.

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Tapawera Area School in Tasman, NZ, is seeking a fixed-term, full-time Year 4 teacher starting 28 January 2027 and ending 14 December 2027. The school serves about 160 students in a tight-knit community, offering specialist secondary resources and a strong support network.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with students, whānau and colleagues, work collaboratively, and promote hands-on, creative learning within a small class setting of 14–18 students.