Year 8 Permanent Teaching Position

Hereworth School; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration above state scale

Generous release time

Week’s mid-term break in terms 2 and 3

Morning teas and hot lunches provided

Job summary

Hereworth School, located in Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay, invites applications for a Year 8 teacher. This permanent role will commence in term 1, 2027, with opportunities to lead in co-curricular activities and sport coaching.

We seek an energetic educator who can contribute to academic excellence, pastoral care and community engagement within Hawke’s Bay’s only independent school. Hereworth is a progressive, independent school with a long history, strong co-curricular programs and a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience in structured literacy and numeracy teaching would be advantageous.
• Applicants should outline teaching strengths and co-curricular interests, including sporting and/or arts experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 8 students and support their academic development.
• Contribute to pastoral care and co-curricular life within the school.
• Support sports coaching and co-curricular programs and engage with families.

Skills

Structured literacy

Numeracy teaching

Pastoral care

Sports coaching

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

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Hereworth School – Havelock North, North Island

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Suitable for beginning teachers

Exciting opportunity

Due to an external promotion, Hereworth School is seeking an outstanding Year 8 teacher to join our dynamic and community-focused teaching team. This permanent position will commence in term 1, 2027.

Hereworth is a progressive, independent co-educational day and boarding school in Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay. With a proud 100-year history and our Centenary to be celebrated in 2027, this is an exciting opportunity to bring your teaching experience, co-curricular strengths and pastoral care skills to Hawke’s Bay’s only independent school.

Experience in structured literacy and strong numeracy teaching would be advantageous. There may also be an opportunity for the successful candidate to apply for the Head of Year 7/8 Numeracy role, which includes additional MU payments and time allocation. Applicants should outline their teaching strengths and co-curricular interests, including sporting and/or arts experience.

Hereworth is a thriving school of 335 students where academic excellence, character development and wellbeing are at the heart of our approach. Smaller classes, enrichment opportunities, an extensive co-curricular programme and exceptional community support are key features of a Hereworth education.

Staff enjoy a friendly and supportive professional environment, outstanding facilities and resources, and benefits including:

• remuneration above the state scale
• generous release time
• a week’s mid-term break in terms 2 and 3, plus additional leave
• morning teas and hot lunches provided.

The successful candidate will contribute fully to the academic, pastoral and co-curricular life of Hereworth, including sports coaching. Applicants must be supportive of the school’s special character and committed to building strong relationships with students, colleagues and families.

Above all, we are looking for an educator who will embrace and model Hereworth’s values: Work Hard, Be Kind, Serve Others.

Year 8 Advertisement
Year 8 Teaching Position 2026

Hereworth SchoolNZ

Physical address:
118 Te Mata Road, Havelock North

Postal Address:
PO Box 8074, Havelock North, 4157