Years 3-4 Class Teacher

Glen Massey School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Glen Massey School in the Waikato outside Ngāruawāhia invites applications from an enthusiastic, collaborative teacher to join our Year 3-4 classroom for the 2027 school year. This full-time, fixed-term role runs from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028 (study leave).

We are a vibrant, rural full primary school with a supportive staff, modern digital resources, and strong community links. The successful candidate will build positive relationships with tamariki and whānau, contribute to school

Qualifications

• Must be a certified teacher and eligible to teach in NZ.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, whānau and staff.
• Experience in a rural or primary school setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 3-4 in a full primary setting.
• Foster strong relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Contribute to wider school events and community life.
• Support learning through a well-resourced, digitally integrated classroom.

Skills

Relationship building

Collaborative teaching

Resilience

Student engagement

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Study leave)

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, collaborative teacher looking to join a supportive, rural kura?

Glen Massey School is a vibrant, full primary school (Years 1 to 8) set in a picturesque rural setting just outside of Ngāruawāhia. We are seeking a passionate primary teacher to join our team in a Year 3-4 classroom for the 2027 school year (fixed term due to study leave).

We offer:

• A welcoming, close-knit rural community with fantastic tamariki, supportive whānau, and a collaborative teaching team.
• iDeaL Structured Literacy, Mathletics, and targeted writing approaches to support learning.
• We prioritise emotional literacy and mental health through the Mitey framework alongside strong school standards (Respect, On To It, Courage, Kindness).
• Enjoy teaching in a well-resourced school with modern digital integration, excellent outdoor spaces, and a modern school pool.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• builds strong, positive relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
• is flexible, resilient and able to do the hards yards when required
• has high expectations for student achievement and a passion for engaging all learners
• enjoys being part of a rural kura and contributing to wider school events and community life.