Hamilton Christian School · Waikato
Scale A Teacher – Primary
Area schoolFull-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028)Beginning teachers welcome
Hamilton Christian School in Waikato is seeking a full-time Scale A primary teacher for a fixed-term maternity leave position from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028. The role covers two primary year groups during the year and suits a registered teacher committed to Christian special character, the New Zealand Curriculum, and working with whānau and support staff. Beginning teachers may apply.
- Two primary year groups across the year
- Maternity leave fixed-term position
- Christian special character required
- NZ Teaching Council registration and work rights
Closes in 11 days
Applications close 16 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
Full-time Scale A primary teacher for the 2027 school year, covering a maternity leave absence from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028. The role works across two year groups within the primary school during the year and is open to beginning teachers.
What they’re looking for
- Registered teacher with current New Zealand work rights
- Personal Christian faith supporting the school’s special character
- Experience teaching with the New Zealand Curriculum
- Ability to plan engaging curriculum-based classroom programmes
- Collaboration with teaching teams, SENCO, specialists, and RTLB
- Professional practice aligned with Teaching Council standards
About the school
Hamilton Christian School is an area school covering Years 1–15 in Waikato. It has a Christian special character and focuses on learning, student wellbeing, and faith development.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter to the school for the attention of the relevant vacancies contact. Applications close on 16 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 27 Jan 2028
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“We are seeking a warm, relational full-time Scale A primary teacher to join our team in a fixed-term capacity for the 2027 school year. This is fixed-term due to it being a maternity leave vacancy, which covers 2 year groups…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State : Integrated
- Students
- 983
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 4 North City Road, Rototuna North, Hamilton
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