Year 7 and 8 Teacher

Mercury Bay Area School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Bay Area School in Whitianga seeks a passionate teacher to join our team in 2027. You will foster strong relationships with ākonga and whānau, deliver inclusive teaching aligned with the refreshed curriculum, and use assessment data to accelerate progress.

We value PB4L, culturally responsive pedagogy, and collaborative reflective practice within a supportive team environment. Applicants must hold Teaching Council registration and a current practising certificate.

Qualifications

• Must hold Teaching Council registration and a current practising certificate.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with ākonga and whānau to foster belonging and a learning-focused classroom culture.
• Deliver high-quality inclusive teaching aligned with the refreshed NZ curriculum using assessment data to accelerate progress.
• Implement evidence-based literacy and mathematics practices to support learners at all levels.
• Champion culturally responsive and relational pedagogy to support transformative learning and student success.
• Collaborate within a supportive, reflective team to share ideas and strengthen teaching practice.

Education

Teaching Council registration and current practising certificate

Job description

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About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate teacher to join our team in 2027. We are looking for someone who is committed to providing outstanding learning opportunities for our tamariki and who believes in the power of strong relationships, inclusive practice and transformative learning.

The successful applicant will:

• build positive relationships with all ākonga and whānau, fostering a strong sense of belonging and a positive, learning-focused classroom culture
• embrace our PB4L approach, creating a safe, supportive and engaging environment where students are encouraged to thrive
• deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching aligned with the refreshed curriculum, using assessment information to accelerate student progress
• implement effective structured literacy and mathematics practices to support and extend learners at all levels
• champion culturally responsive and relational pedagogy, contributing to our vision for transformative learning and success for every student
• collaborate as part of a supportive, reflective team, sharing ideas, learning from others and continually strengthening teaching practice.

Applicants must hold full Teaching Council registration and a current practising certificate.

Live and work in beautiful Whitianga!

Located on the eastern coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, Whitianga is home to a welcoming, friendly community surrounded by stunning coastal scenery. With beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures and a wide range of recreational activities right on your doorstep, it offers an enviable lifestyle for those who enjoy the outdoors and being part of a close-knit community.

If you are an enthusiastic educator who wants to inspire young people, build meaningful relationships and contribute to a positive and future-focused learning environment, we would love to hear from you.

Sector Area / composite (Years 1–15), Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Full-time, Permanent

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts