Hurupaki School · Northland
Scale A Teacher
PrimaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 27/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Maternity leave)Beginning teachers welcome
Hurupaki School in Northland seeks a full-time Scale A teacher for Years 1–8 from 27 January to 17 December 2027, covering maternity leave. Year levels are negotiable, and the role suits teachers who value culturally responsive practice, relationships with tamariki and whānau, and collaborative inquiry. Strengths in structured literacy, inquiry learning or STEAM are useful, and beginning teachers may apply.
- Full-time maternity-leave cover
- Year levels negotiable
- Beginning teachers may apply
- Structured literacy, inquiry and STEAM valued
Closes in 14 days
Applications close 2 Oct 2026, 3pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Full-time Scale A teaching position across Years 1–8, with year-level placement negotiable. This fixed-term role covers maternity leave from 27 January to 17 December 2027 and includes collaborative work with the teaching team. Beginning teachers may apply, and school visits are encouraged.
What they’re looking for
- Culturally responsive teaching practice
- Reflective and positive approach
- Knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum
- Willingness to engage with curriculum refresh professional learning
- Strong relationship-building with tamariki and whānau
- Experience in structured literacy, inquiry or STEAM
About the school
Hurupaki School is a Northland kura tuatahi serving Years 1–8. Its approach centres on relationships with tamariki and whānau, inquiry-based learning and supporting strong achievement.
How to apply
Applications close on 2 October 2026. School visits are encouraged.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 27 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 17 Dec 2027
- Listed
- 15 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“We are looking for a culturally responsive, reflective, positive and highly motivated teacher to join our kura for 2027 to work alongside a dedicated and passionate team. While this position is fixed term covering maternity leave, one should consider this…”
The school
Hurupaki School
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 338
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 20 Dip Road, Kamo, Whangarei