Scale A Teacher - Year 5 (Fixed Term)

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 17/08/2026, End Date: 15/12/2026 (Covering a teacher who has been appointed to a senior leadership position.) 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 Are you a passionate and collaborative educator looking to teach steps away from the beautiful Pāpāmoa coast? At Tahatai Coast School, our guiding vision is simple but powerful: "Together we inspire each other to care, create and be the best that we can." We are seeking a highly motivated and engaging Year 5 Kaiako to join our Kererū Whānau for a fixed-term position, covering a staff member who has stepped into a senior leadership role. About us: We are a vibrant, forward-thinking kura deeply connected to our local community. We pride ourselves on providing a rich, localised curriculum that empowers our ākonga to engage strategically and authentically in their learning. We have a strong strategic commitment to equity and excellence, and we actively focus on culturally responsive teaching practices that lift the achievement and mana of all learners. We are looking for an innovative educator who: builds positive, high-trust relationships with tamariki, whānau, and kaimahi, understands the developmental and social needs of Year 5 ākonga, is committed to culturally responsive practice and actively supports the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, thrives in a collaborative team environment and is open to continued professional growth, can deliver high-quality, engaging literacy and numeracy programmes, alongside a passion for integrating the wider curriculum. If you are a team player who wants to make a genuine difference and be part of a supportive community that values whanaungatanga (connection) and manaakitanga (care), we would love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr