Y4 and 6 teacher

Part time, Fixed term, FTTE up to : 0.7, Start Date : 28 / 01 / 2026, End Date : 27 / 01 / 2027 (Project initiative)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Tauwhare Primary School is a rural state primary school nestled at the foot of the beautiful Scotsman Valley, just 10–15 minutes drive from Hamilton, Cambridge or Morrinsville. Traditionally a farming area, with a large number of newly developed rural subdivisions changing the area and the mix of children at the school.

We are looking for a passionate and excellent classroom teacher with recent successful teaching experience in New Zealand primary schools who :

• Loves and has had experience with teaching junior school children.
• Is a self‑motivated team player, who is caring, collaborative and highly organised with sound curriculum knowledge.
• Strengths in literacy and mathematics are essential as is the ability to maintain positive relationships with staff, children and the whānau in our community. Also the ability to create a rich learning environment based on positive classroom management.
• Shows our school vision (Accomplished learners striving for success in tomorrow's world) and our values of resilience, respect and responsibility.

The role is 0.7 FTTE fixed term due to a project initiative. More information on the teaching is available within the application form.

If you want to be part of an exciting and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Come and make a difference for our children in our amazing, progressive and well‑resourced rural school.

Start date 28 January 2026. School visits are welcome. If you have any queries contact the principal.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to :

Physical address : 26 Scotsman Valley Road, Hamilton

Postal Address : 26 Scotsman Valley Road RD 7, Hamilton, 3287

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