New Entrants Teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 12/10/2026, End Date: 14/12/2026 (Roll Growth) 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 Due to continued roll growth, Mission Heights Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and nurturing Scale A teacher to join our Junior Learning Community and open a new New Entrant class. This is a fixed-term position for Term 4, 2026. Are you passionate about giving our youngest learners a positive and successful start to their school journey? Do you enjoy creating a classroom where children feel happy, confident and excited to learn? We are looking for a teacher who: builds warm, positive relationships with tamariki and whānau. creates an engaging, inclusive and supportive learning environment. has a strong understanding of effective early literacy and mathematics teaching and the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum. has knowledge and experience of structured literacy approaches, or a willingness to develop this. values collaboration and enjoys working as part of a supportive teaching team. is committed to knowing learners well and responding to their individual strengths and needs. models and promotes our MHP CARE values of Courage, Action, Respect and Empathy. At Mission Heights Primary, our vision Growing Excellence through innovative, constantly evolving, personalised learning. We are a diverse and vibrant school community and are committed to ensuring every child feels a strong sense of belonging and experiences success from the very beginning of their schooling. We offer a welcoming and collaborative team, strong professional learning opportunities, excellent facilities, and wonderful tamariki who are ready and eager to learn. #J-18808-Ljbffr