Years 6-8 Teacher

Due to a promotion to a leadership post at another local school, an exciting opportunity has opened up for a passionate educator to join our team at Mahana School!

At Mahana School, we pride ourselves on being an amazing rural school with a tight-knit, highly supportive team and a wonderful community. Guided by our WARM values—Whanaungatanga, Ako, Rangatiratanga, and Manaakitanga—we foster a nurturing environment where every child is truly known, valued, and cared for. Our students are enthusiastic, fun, sporty, inquisitive, and creative learners who thrive in our collaborative, multi-level learning spaces.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed kaiako to join our team in a 0.6 permanent position.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Supportive and experienced staff: Work alongside a collaborative, tight-knit team of experienced educators.
• Vibrant rural community: Enjoy teaching in a warm, welcoming, and scenic rural setting.
• Rewarding teaching environment: Lead a dynamic Year 6–8 multi-level class with dedicated, engaged students.

What we are looking for:

• An enthusiastic, collaborative teacher who embodies our WARM values
• A teacher who brings energy, creativity, and high expectations to a multi-level senior primary classroom (Years 6–8).
• Adaptability, flexibility, and a willingness to respond positively to changing needs across the school.
• Demonstrated effective teaching practice and a sound understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum (NZC).
• A sense of humor, energy, and fun within a small, collaborative team environment.

Desired strengths and experience:

• Structured literacy: Experience with Structured Literacy preferred.
• Physical education and Te Reo Māori: Strengths in PE and Te Reo Māori are highly desired.