Scale A Y5–6 Teacher

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 Maori, The arts

Picture this : teaching in a thriving school where the Great Lake sparkles on your doorstep, snow-capped mountains frame your playground, and adventure calls every weekend.

This is Wairakei Primary School – just 9km north of Taupo.

We're seeking an exceptional teacher for a Y5-6 class in a school that values what you bring to the table.

The school

Wairakei Primary School is a highly regarded institution with 351 students across Y1-6, located in Wairakei Village.

This isn't just a school – it's the heartbeat of a thriving village and extended rural community.

You'll teach students who are engaged and eager to learn.

The whanau are active partners in education.

Your colleagues collaborate in a school that's financially stable with excellent facilities.

The ideal candidate

You're someone who :

Sets the bar high for yourself and your students

Communicates with genuine warmth and builds relationships

Demonstrates teaching practice that's fresh, innovative, and always evolving

Confidently analyses data and focuses your energy on creating acceleration

Is energetic, motivated, and humble enough to keep learning

Understands that diversity is your approach every day

The role

You'll collaborate with a team, working with leadership who actually listen and act.

You'll be required to contribute to student achievement and engage confidently with the school leadership team to propel Wairakei Primary School's ongoing progress.

This is a role where your teaching expertise matters, where you'll have the freedom to innovate, and where excellence is recognised and celebrated.

Your career deserves this next chapter.

We think Wairakei Primary School might just be where you've been heading all along.

For any queries, please contact : Paula Farquhar at

How to apply

Please submit : Cover letter and application addressing the position requirements

• Current curriculum vitae
• Contact details for three recent referees

Physical address

2 Kauri Drive, Wairakei, Taupo

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