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Matawai School · Gisborne

Classroom Teacher

PrimaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 17/12/2027 (Maternity Leave)Beginning teachers welcomeLeadership unitsHousing or relocation help

Matawai School, 70km inland from Gisborne, seeks a full-time classroom teacher for Years 1–8 from 28 January to 17 December 2027, covering maternity leave. The teaching level can be negotiated, and the role is open to beginning teachers, with staffing incentive and isolation allowances based on residence. School housing and a fixed-term management unit may be available.

  • Small rural school with small classes
  • School housing available
  • Staffing incentive and isolation allowances
  • Fixed-term management unit available

Closes in 17 days

Applications close 16 Oct 2026, 3pm.

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About the role

Full-time fixed-term classroom teaching role across Years 1–8, from 28 January to 17 December 2027, covering maternity leave. The teaching level can be agreed with the successful applicant. School housing is available, with a possible fixed-term Management Unit, staffing incentive allowance and isolation allowance based on residence.

What they’re looking for

  • Strong classroom management
  • Purposeful planning
  • Relationship-focused teaching
  • Authentic connections with tamariki and whānau
  • Collaborative work with colleagues
  • Commitment to professional growth

About the school

Matawai School is a small rural school 70 kilometres inland from Gisborne, near the Waioeka Gorge. It has small classes, modern learning spaces, strong whānau and community support, and a close-knit collaborative staff.

How to apply

Applications close on 16 October 2026. The listing invites applications to join the school team but does not specify a submission method or contact role.

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The role

Sector
Primary
Role
Certificated teacher
Hours
full time
Tenure
fixed term
Starts
28 Jan 2027
Ends
17 Dec 2027
Allowances
Staffing incentive allowance & Isolation allowance (based on residence)
Listed
24 Sept 2026

In the school’s words

“Join our team in 2027. Nestled at the gateway to the Waioeka Gorge—across the road from a deer park and 70km inland from Gisborne—Matawai School offers a truly special place to teach and thrive. Surrounded by natural scenery, our vibrant…”

The school

MS

Matawai School

Type
Full Primary
Authority
State
Students
51
Gender
Co-Ed
Address
29 Raumati Street, Matawai

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