Year 5-6 Kaiako - English Medium

Ōtorohanga School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ōtorohanga School in Waikato seeks a NZ registered teacher to lead a Year 5-6 class in the English medium pathway. The role emphasizes mentorship, collaborative planning, and a warm team culture that prioritises well‑being.

We value culturally responsive practices, inclusive learning, and evidence‑informed teaching strategies to accelerate student growth. Applicants should weave Mana values across the curriculum and build strong relationships with ākonga.

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher with knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Culturally responsive practices and inclusive learning.
• Structured literacy/numeracy and support for neurodiverse learners.
• Ability to build relational trust and foster student agency.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5-6 class in the English medium pathway.
• Engage in mentorship and collaborative planning.
• Model Mana values across the NZ Curriculum.
• Foster student well-being and agency within a supportive team.

Skills

Culturally responsive teaching

Inclusive learning

Relational trust

Collaborative planning

Structured literacy

Education

NZ registered teacher

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

Are you an enthusiastic NZ registered teacher who enjoys teaching and learning? Ōtorohanga Primary School is a supportive, vibrant U3 primary school situated in Te Rohe Pōtae.

We offer an environment where teachers thrive. This position starts 28 January 2027 and is in our English medium pathway, with a Year 5-6 class. Whether you are an experienced teacher or a growing kaiako, we offer structured mentorship, collaborative planning, and a warm team culture where well-being matters.

Modelling and weaving our MANA values across the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum is essential.

• Mana: Honouring ourselves and each other through respect, care, and positive relationships.
• Aroha: Showing empathy, kindness, and creating a safe space where tamariki belong.
• Nīwha: Showing tenacity, courage, and high expectations to accelerate student growth.
• Atamai: Being prepared, quick-witted, and using adaptive, evidence-informed teaching strategies.

What we are looking for

• Knowledge and experience in culturally responsive practices and giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• A strengths-based approach to inclusive learning, structured literacy/numeracy, and neurodiverse ākonga.
• Ability to build strong relational trust and foster student agency in a collaborative environment.