Education Gazette

New Entrant Year 1 Teacher
Aorangi School (Rotorua) · Bay of Plenty
About the role
We are seeking a full-time, passionate, New Zealand registered teacher to join our team in the new entrant Year 1 class from the beginning of term 1 2027 till the end of term 4 2027.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our future, love being part of a collaborative team, bring a positive can-do-it attitude then this might just be for you.
We are looking for someone who:
- has strong classroom management grounded in positive behaviour practices
- has learner wellbeing at the heart of everything they do
- has strengths in, planning, assessment for learning practices, and delivering high-quality teaching programmes that are creative and exciting within a new entrant Year 1 area of learning
- is able to integrate local curriculum, mātauranga Māori, and cultural narratives into everyday learning
- has effective communication with whānau, students, and colleagues
- is willing to support kura-wide events or introduce new initiatives to our kura.
Most importantly, we want a teacher who enjoys their work, brings warmth and humour to the classroom, and genuinely enjoys working alongside tamariki and colleagues. Beginning teachers are welcome.
We are a well-resourced school that has high expectations for teaching and learning. Knowledge of and some experience in structured literacy and mathematics is preferred but not necessary, but must have a willingness to learn.
Direct enquiries to:
Billie-Lee Browne, Principal
- Phone
- 07 347 8448
- [email protected]
How to apply
Email your application form, CV and cover letter to: [email protected]
Reference 1HB1W5
Application documents
Role details
- Role
- Classroom teacher
- Sector
- Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
- Position
- Full-time, fixed-term
- Dates
- 27 January 2027 to 15 December 2027
- Reason for fixed-term position
- Roll growth
- Incentives and allowances
- Possibly Māori Immersion Teacher Allowance (MITA) Possibly 1MU
- 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 Aorangi School (Rotorua)
3 Gem Street, Pukehangi
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Reference 1HB1W5 · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB1W5
