Senior Teacher (Year 6-8)

Our senior learners are curious, enthusiastic, and ready for new challenges—and they’re looking forward to meeting their new teacher. Could it be you?

We are seeking a passionate senior teacher to inspire our Years 6–8 ākonga, build on their learning foundations, and prepare them for the next stage of their journey. You’ll bring strong classroom practice, a commitment to collaboration, and a passion for learner leadership and continuous improvement.

Why Kuratau School?

Imagine teaching with the lake and mountains as your backdrop! Just 20 minutes from Tūrangi and an hour from Taupō, our small rural kura offers a stunning natural setting and a strong sense of community.

Relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We value teamwork, professional growth, and equitable outcomes for all ākonga. Join a supportive team committed to engaging learning experiences and helping every learner thrive.

About you

You will:

Have experience teaching Years 6–8 within the New Zealand Curriculum.

Hold a current Teaching Council practising certificate (full registration preferred).

Be eligible to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Build positive relationships with ākonga, whānau, colleagues, and the wider community.

Demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and effective teaching in literacy and mathematics, including Structured Literacy.

Use assessment to respond to learning needs and accelerate progress.

Contribute to collaborative planning, professional learning, and school-wide improvement.

Uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi and value the identities, languages, and cultures of all learners.

Foster independence, resilience, and leadership through high expectations, engaging learning, and a sense of humour.

Ready to make a difference in a connected rural kura? We’d love to hear from you!

Help our ākonga Learn, Grow, and Lead at Kuratau School.

This position qualifies for the Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS).

This position will commence at the start of Term 1 2027.