Education Gazette
Phase 1 (Years 1-3)
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua) · Bay of Plenty
About the role
An exciting opportunity has become available to join our team at Western Heights Primary School – Te Kura o Whakaahu for the 2027 school year.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated kaiako to join our Phase 1 teaching team (Years 1–3).
Our ideal candidate will bring a strong work ethic, a positive, can-do attitude, and a genuine passion for working collaboratively. Experience or knowledge in Structured Literacy and Structured Maths would be an advantage but is not essential.
Our kura is a pretty special place, with amazing tamariki, supportive colleagues, and a strong sense of whanaungatanga. We're looking for someone who will embrace our school culture, contribute positively to our team, and help make our kura an even better place to learn and grow.
Direct enquiries to:
Brent Griffin, Principal
- Phone
- 07 348 8459
- [email protected]
How to apply
Email your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]
Reference 1HB1SV
Role details
- Role
- Classroom teacher
- Sector
- Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
- Position
- Full-time, fixed-term
- Dates
- 28 January 2027 to 13 December 2027
- Reason for fixed-term position
- Maternity
- Incentives and allowances
- None listed
- Learning areas
- English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
- Region
- Bay of Plenty
About Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)
197 Clayton Road, Western Heights
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Reference 1HB1SV · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB1SV