Scale A Teacher - Year 5 & 6

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Long-term leave) Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts Wainui Beach School in Gisborne is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and collaborative Scale A classroom teacher for a full-time, fixed-term Year 5 & 6 position from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028. This role arises because a valued staff member will be on leave for the 2027 school year. Located right beside a beautiful surf beach, our school is a vibrant, inclusive learning community dedicated to living out our vision to "Light Up Learning" for every child. As a proud Enviroschool, our teaching culture is guided by our community-chosen core values of respect, resilience and responsibility. The ideal candidate will be a New Zealand registered teacher with a strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum, particularly in designing engaging, high-interest learning for senior primary students. We are looking for an educator who excels at fostering independence, student leadership, and positive digital citizenship in our Year 5 & 6 tamariki, while maintaining excellent relationship-building skills and a deep commitment to culturally responsive practices. A willingness to collaborate within our senior school team and contribute to EOTC (Education Outside the Classroom) is essential. In return, we offer a highly supportive and well-resourced working environment, wonderful, community-minded tamariki, generous professional development and an unbeatable coastal lifestyle. To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter outlining your teaching strengths in the senior school to Mike Hope (Principal). How to apply Please send your CV, cover letter and direct enquiries to: Physical address: 56 Wairere Road, Wainui, Gisborne #J-18808-Ljbffr