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New Entrant Year 1 Teacher

Aorangi School (Rotorua) · Bay of Plenty

Full-timeFixed-term (27 Jan to 15 Dec 2027)Possibly Māori Immersion Teacher Allowance (MITA) Possibly 1MUSuitable for beginning teachers

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

How to apply

Email your application form, CV and cover letter to: [email protected]

Reference 1HB1W5

Application documents

  • Teacher - Application Form · PDF, 84 KBTeacher - Application Form (Teacher - Application Form.pdf)OpenDownload

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