Year 5 to 6 Classroom Teacher (Tagged)

Kaikohe Christian School; Maungatapere; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaikohe Christian School invites a passionate Year 5–6 classroom teacher to join our team, starting 28 January 2027. The role is in a vibrant composite school (Year 1–13) in the heart of mid-Northland, grounded in a biblical worldview and strong character development for tamariki.

The successful applicant will hold NZ teacher registration with a robust understanding of the NZ Curriculum, demonstrate effective classroom management, and accelerate literacy and numeracy outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand teacher registration with a solid understanding of the NZ Curriculum.
• Proven track record of accelerating literacy and numeracy outcomes.
• Culturally responsive, relational and collaborative teaching approach.
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 5–6 class in line with the NZ Curriculum.
• Plan and implement engaging literacy and numeracy instruction.
• Collaborate with staff and contribute to school life and activities.

Skills

NZ Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Literacy acceleration

Numeracy acceleration

Culturally responsive practice

Team collaboration

Job description

Kaikohe Christian School is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and collaborative Year 5 to 6 classroom teacher to join our team, starting 28 January 2027.

We are a vibrant, composite area school (Years 1 to 13) located in the heart of the beautiful mid-North. Our school is committed to providing a high-quality education grounded in a biblical worldview, fostering both academic excellence and strong character in our tamariki.

The ideal candidate:

• holds a current New Zealand teacher registration and has a strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum
• demonstrates effective classroom management and a proven track record of accelerating student achievement in literacy and numeracy
• is culturally responsive, relational, and enthusiastic about working within a diverse community
• possesses a willingness to contribute to the wider life of our school.

Special character requirements

A willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school shall be a condition of appointment. The successful applicant will be expected to maintain, uphold, and positively contribute to the Christian character of the school.

Come and make a lasting impact in the lives of our young people in Northland!