2027 Classroom Teacher

Nestled at the gateway to the Waioeka Gorge—across the road from a deer park and 70km inland from Gisborne—Matawai School offers a truly special place to teach and thrive. Surrounded by natural scenery, our vibrant rural school is the heart of a warm, tight-knit community. With highly engaged tamariki, modern learning spaces, and well-resourced programs, this is an environment where you can build meaningful connections with your learners and make a lasting difference. If you are looking for a welcoming team, a strong community spirit, and an unmatched rural lifestyle, Matawai School is welcoming applications to join our team in 2027. What we offer A supportive, close-knit, and collaborative school environment . Small class sizes with high levels of community and whānau support . School housing available for the successful applicant Opportunities to participate in professional development A fixed-term Management Unit is available for the successful applicant ready to lead in an area aligned with their strengths. Who we are looking for We are seeking a vibrant, relationship-focused educator who brings strong classroom management, purposeful planning, and a genuine sense of fun to rural school life. You’ll be a collaborative team player who builds authentic connections with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues, while remaining committed to professional growth and creating an engaging, supportive learning space for every child . Teaching level can be negotiated with the successful applicant. If you are excited about the prospect of living and teaching in a vibrant rural community with fantastic tamariki and a supportive team, we would love to hear from you .