Year 4 Teacher, Permanent, Full time

Korakonui School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kōrakonui School in a rural Waikato setting is seeking a passionate teacher for Year 4 learners. We're a community-focused school where kids are happy, engaged, and genuinely fun to work with.

The role starts 28 January 2027 and offers mentoring for beginning teachers, a collaborative team, generous classroom budgets, 1:1 devices, and opportunities to weave te ao Māori into the local curriculum while embedding PB4L.

Qualifications

• Loves working with Year 4 learners and values collaboration.
• Suitable for beginning teachers or experienced educators seeking a fresh start.

Job description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Are you looking for a school where teaching feels like a privilege, not a grind?

Kōrakonui School is seeking a passionate teacher to join our team. We're a rural school where kids are happy, engaged, and genuinely fun to work with, the kind of learners who remind you why you became a teacher in the first place.

The position starts on 28 January 2027.

What makes us different?

• A thriving community:Our school is the heart of our community. Whānau are actively involved, camps and sports days are well-supported, and you'll feel the manaakitanga from day one.
• Resources that matter:Generous classroom budgets you manage yourself, 1:1 devices, spacious outdoor learning areas, a multi-purpose room, and all the sports gear you could need.
• A supportive, collegial team:We genuinely enjoy working together. Senior leaders are here to support you, not micromanage you. If you're a beginning teacher, you'll receive excellent mentoring—and you'll quickly discover you've landed somewhere special.
• A school on a journey:We're weaving te ao Māori into our practice, developing our local curriculum to maximise rural learning opportunities, and embedding PB4L. You'll be part of shaping what comes next.

What we're looking for

Someone who loves working with Year 4 learners, values collaboration, and is excited to be part of a school where community connections run deep. This role is suitable for beginning teachers or experienced educators looking for a fresh start in a supportive environment.