Teacher

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 an enthusiastic, relational, and committed kaiako ready to make a real impact? We are seeking to appoint teachers to join our highly collaborative and supportive team - fixed-term and permanent positions available. Beginning teachers are encouraged to apply. Our school has a strong reputation for fostering a strong sense of whanaungatanga - care and connectedness. Our students' learning and well-being come first, and we highly value working in partnership with whānau. Being relationship-focused is essential to our students' success. If you are a teacher who builds strong, positive connections with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues, you will thrive in our school. We are dedicated to delivering a culturally responsive local curriculum that celebrates our rich local heritage and empowers every tamariki to reach their potential. 85%+ of our students identify as Māori, so cultural competence and a commitment to culturally sustaining practices are required. Our staff are our greatest resource - teachers have autonomy as relational trust is of paramount importance to us. They do not get bogged down in trivial matters, over-attendance at meetings, or long hours on-site. Our dual-medium school is located in the Selwyn Heights area of Rotorua with a growing roll of 338 students. We are organised into 10 English Medium classes and 7 Total Immersion Rumaki Māori classes. Unique is a term that can be applied to the structure of our school. Our English Medium caters for Years 0-6. Te Mātāpuna, our Māori Medium, caters for Years 0-8. Applicants must be New Zealand registered or currently completing teacher training. Previous experience or teacher training in New Zealand is a distinct advantage. Selwyn School is an equal-opportunity employer committed to child protection and safety. #J-18808-Ljbffr