Taumarunui High School · Waikato
Teacher or Tutor for Alternative Education
SecondaryFull-time, Fixed-term (27 Jan to 16 Dec 2027)Beginning teachers welcomeLeadership unitsHousing or relocation help
Taumarunui High School in the Waikato is seeking a full-time teacher or tutor for alternative education in its Years 7–15 wharekura setting. This fixed-term position runs from 27 January to 16 December 2027, with Management Units negotiable according to experience; experienced teachers are preferred, but beginning teachers may apply. Some school housing is available.
- Years 7–15 wharekura setting
- 27 January–16 December 2027
- Management Units negotiable by experience
- Some school housing available
Closes in 4 days
Applications close 9 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Full-time teacher or tutor in the school’s alternative education programme, working with secondary-aged students. This is a fixed-term position from 27 January to 16 December 2027, with Management Units available by negotiation; some school housing may also be available.
What they’re looking for
- Experienced teachers preferred
- Teachers able to build meaningful student relationships
- Comfort with collaborative innovation
- Comfort with structured learning approaches
- Beginning teachers considered
About the school
Taumarunui High School is a close-knit secondary school in a rural small-town setting in the upper Whanganui area. It has smaller classes, a supportive staff culture, and a focus on strengthening connections with its community.
How to apply
Email a current CV to the school office and request an application pack, clearly naming the position in the subject line. Applications close on 9 November 2026; the listing does not give a closing time.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 27 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 16 Dec 2027
- Allowances
- Management Units (MUs) are available (by negotiation depending on experience).
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Taumarunui is a friendly, welcoming district known for its relaxed lifestyle, beautiful natural surroundings, and a strong sense of community. Set amongst rolling hills and on the stunning upper Whanganui River, Taumarunui is a small town but with all the…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 287
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 202 Golf Road, Taumarunui
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