Tahuna School · Waikato
Phase 2 Scale A Teacher
PrimaryFull-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan to 18 Jul 2027)
Tahuna School, a rural primary school in the Waikato near Morrinsville, is seeking a full-time classroom teacher for a fixed-term Phase 2 maternity leave position from 28 January to 18 July 2027. The school teaches Years 1–6 and is looking for someone with recent successful New Zealand primary teaching experience, particularly in literacy and mathematics, who can build inclusive learning environments.
- Phase 2 maternity leave position
- Years 1–6 rural primary setting
- Literacy and mathematics teaching strengths
- 15 minutes from Morrinsville
Closes in 17 days
Applications close 22 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, fixed-term Phase 2 classroom teaching role covering maternity leave from 28 January to 18 July 2027. The role is with Years 1–6 learners in a primary classroom at Tahuna School.
What they’re looking for
- Recent successful teaching experience in New Zealand primary schools
- Strong literacy and mathematics teaching capability
- Sound curriculum knowledge and effective organisation
- Positive relationships with staff, tamariki and whānau
- Inclusive classroom management and positive behaviour strategies
- Commitment to the school’s rural values and vision
About the school
Tahuna School is a well-resourced rural school serving children in Years 1–6. It is 15 minutes from Morrinsville and within easy reach of Hamilton, with a focus on learning for life and the values of integrity, challenge, ambition, respect and encouragement.
How to apply
Email a CV, cover letter and completed application form to the principal by 22 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 18 Jul 2027
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Join our passionate team at Tahuna School! Tahuna School is a picturesque, well-resourced rural school catering for tamariki in Years 1-6. At the heart of our community, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive, engaging and progressive learning environment where…”
The school
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 83
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 43 Tahuna-Ohinewai Road, Tahuna
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