Kuratau School · Waikato
Senior Teacher (Year 6-8)
PrimaryFull time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Kuratau School, a small rural kura near Tūrangi and Taupō, is seeking a full-time permanent teacher for Years 6–8. The role suits teachers with strong literacy, mathematics and Structured Literacy practice, who can support learner leadership, collaboration and culturally responsive teaching. Beginning teachers may apply, and the position qualifies for the Teacher Bonding Scheme; the start date is not stated.
- Years 6–8 senior teaching role
- Full-time permanent position
- Teacher Bonding Scheme eligible
- Beginning teachers may apply
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026, 3.00pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time senior teacher working with Years 6–8 ākonga within the New Zealand Curriculum. The role includes literacy and mathematics teaching, Structured Literacy, assessment, collaborative planning, learner leadership and school-wide improvement. Beginning teachers may apply, and the position qualifies for the Teacher Bonding Scheme.
What they’re looking for
- Experience teaching Years 6–8 in the New Zealand Curriculum
- Current Teaching Council practising certificate, preferably full registration
- Eligibility to work in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Strong literacy, mathematics and Structured Literacy practice
- Assessment-informed teaching that accelerates learner progress
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and collaborative improvement
About the school
Kuratau School is a small rural Years 1–8 kura near Tūrangi and Taupō, set among lake and mountain surroundings. It emphasises strong community relationships, teamwork, professional growth, equitable outcomes, and respect for learners’ identities, languages and cultures.
How to apply
Applications close on 6 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- Teacher Bonding Scheme
- Listed
- 12 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Our senior learners are curious, enthusiastic, and ready for new challenges—and they’re looking forward to meeting their new teacher. Could it be you? We are seeking a passionate senior teacher to inspire our Years 6–8 ākonga, build on their learning…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 89
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 2244 State Highway 41, Kuratau, Turangi
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