Classroom Teacher, Fixed-Term 2027

Wairakei Primary School, Taupō. Full-time, fixed-term for the 2027 school year, covering parental leave. Starts Wednesday, January 27, 2027.

One school year. Colleagues who share the load.

Wairakei Primary School, Taupō, needs a full-time classroom teacher for the whole of 2027, covering parental leave. The position starts on Wednesday, January 27, 2027 and ends on Tuesday, January 25, 2028.

The year level is settled once the school’s structure for 2027 is confirmed, which means your strengths help decide where you land. Say in your cover letter what you teach best.

Expect the same backing as anyone on a permanent contract. Induction into how the school works, structured literacy in practice and professional learning are all part of the year. Leaders here would rather you asked the question than guessed.

Students here are known by name, whānau know the staff, and teachers get out on the field. Te reo and tikanga Māori are part of ordinary classroom life, guided by the POWER values — Pride, Opportunity, Whānau, Excellence, Respect.

If a year at a rural school just north of Taupō suits where you are right now, apply.

What the appointee will do

• Design and differentiate teaching programmes.
• Integrate culturally responsive practices.
• Manage assessment, moderation and reporting.
• Build a positive learning culture and model the POWER values.
• Contribute actively to school and corporate life.

Who this position suits

• A teacher holding a Tūturu, Pūmau or Tōmua practising certificate. Beginning teachers receive a full induction programme.
• Uses te reo Māori and upholds the local tikanga Māori of the area.
• Understands diverse learners.
• Works collaboratively.

Also valued: BSLA structured literacy training, Oxford Maths or Maths No Problem, and te reo Māori capability.

The details

• Full-time, fixed-term for the 2027 school year, covering parental leave. Starts Wednesday, January 27, 2027 and ends Tuesday, January 25, 2028.
• Salary under the Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement 2026–2028. The salary step is set by the Executive Assistant on appointment, from an assessment of qualifications and experience.
• Year level set by the school’s 2027 structure, reporting to the Team Leader.
• Appointment is subject to a current practising certificate and a satisfactory safety check under the Children’s Act 2014.
• School visits are welcome on school days. Book a time through the school office. For enquiries, contact Val Mansfield, Executive Assistant, at office.ea@wairakeitaupo.school.nz.

How to apply

Apply through this listing with a CV, a cover letter and the names of three referees, including your current or most recent principal.

Read the full job description (PDF): https://wairakeitaupo.school.nz/assets/Uploads/WPS-Job-Description-Classroom-Teacher-2027-applicant-v01.pdf

A second fixed-term position for 2027 is advertised separately, and you are welcome to apply for both.

Applications close 4p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Wairakei Primary School is an equal opportunity employer.