Education Gazette

Year 2–3 Classroom Teacher
Hautapu School · Waikato
About the role
Are you a kind, caring, and resilient educator who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young learners?
We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Year 2–3 classroom teacher to join our supportive and collaborative school community for the 2027 school year.
At Hautapu School, we are committed to providing an engaging, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where every child is encouraged to explore their limits. We are looking for a teacher who embodies our school values through their excellent teaching practice, strong relationships, and commitment to student equity, excellence and success.
We are looking for someone who:
- is committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment where all learners feel valued and supported
- demonstrates effective teaching practice, with strong assessment skills to inform teaching and accelerate student progress
- has a sound understanding of the learning and developmental needs of Year 2–3 students
- is passionate about structured literacy and mathematics, with a commitment to delivering explicit, evidence-informed teaching and learning programmes
- values collaboration and is willing to work closely with colleagues to support consistent teaching approaches and positive outcomes for learners
- demonstrates kindness, resilience, flexibility and a strong sense of community
- embraces professional learning and growth, continually reflecting on and strengthening their teaching practice
- builds positive, respectful relationships with students, whānau and colleagues
- is committed to supporting the strategic direction of our school and willingly contributes to initiatives and opportunities that enrich student experiences.
If you are passionate about inspiring young learners, fostering a love of learning and contributing to a vibrant and supportive school culture, we would love to hear from you.
More about the role
- Year 2-3 Job Description (Hautapu School) 2027 · PDF, 89 KBYear 2-3 Job Description (Hautapu School) 2027 (Year 2-3 Job Description (Hautapu School) 2027.pdf)OpenDownload
Job description or information pack online
Direct enquiries to:
Aaron Kavanagh, Deputy Principal
- Phone
- 07 827 7466
- [email protected]
How to apply
Email your CV, cover letter and application form to: [email protected]
Reference 1HB1WZ
Application documents
Role details
- Role
- Classroom teacher
- Sector
- Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
- Position
- Full-time, fixed-term
- Dates
- 28 January 2027 to 16 December 2027
- Reason for fixed-term position
- Roll growth
- 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
- Waikato
About Hautapu School
Cnr Forrest and Hautapu Roads, Hautapu
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Applications are sent directly to the school. Education Gazette does not receive or screen them.
Reference 1HB1WZ · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB1WZ
