Waihi College · Waikato
Years 7 and 8 Teacher
SecondaryFull time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Waihi College in Waikato is seeking a full-time, permanent Years 7–8 teacher from 27 January 2027. The role suits teachers with intermediate experience, including beginning teachers, and involves structured, culturally responsive teaching, trauma-informed behaviour support, and working with tamariki, whānau and colleagues in a Years 7–13 wharekura setting.
- Years 7–8 teaching role
- Full-time, permanent position
- Starts 27 January 2027
- Beginning teachers welcome
Closes in 17 days
Applications close 16 Oct 2026, 3pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Teach Years 7–8 in a full-time, permanent position within the college’s junior team. The role begins on 27 January 2027 and focuses on structured learning, student transition into secondary schooling, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
What they’re looking for
- Intermediate teaching experience, preferably in a Years 7–13 school
- Strong curriculum knowledge and explicit teaching practice
- Structured learning that builds foundational knowledge and confidence
- Trauma-informed and restorative behaviour approaches
- Culturally responsive and inclusive teaching
- Strong relationships with tamariki, colleagues and whānau
About the school
Waihi College is a Years 7–13 school in Waikato with a welcoming, inclusive wharekura environment. Its stated values include Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Kotahitanga and Kaitiakitanga.
How to apply
Submit a CV, covering letter and completed application form to the school’s designated contact. Applications close on 16 October 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 7–8
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 24 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Start Date 27 Jan 2027 Waihi College | Years 7–13 We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and relational teacher to join our Years 7–8 team in a full-time, permanent position. The successful applicant will bring experience and expertise in an…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 555
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Kensington Road, Waihi
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