Scale A Kaiako

Bring your passion for teaching to a rural school with a caring heart. Situated just west of Hamilton, Whatawhata School offers the close connections of a village community within easy reach of the city. Our vision, 'Kia Manaaki, Kia Whakaipu, Kia Whakatutuki – To Care, To Grow, To Achieve', guides our commitment to belonging, relationships and learning. We seek an enthusiastic, experienced or beginning teacher who brings warmth, initiative and a strong work ethic. You will build trusting relationships with tamariki and whaanau, create an inclusive classroom, and combine high expectations and fun with engaging teaching. Strong assessment practices and the purposeful use of data to improve learning are important. Strengths in structured literacy, numeracy and te reo Maaori are an advantage, as is experience teaching Years 5–6 or Years 7–8. You will join a fun, supportive team that values collaboration, professional growth and the contribution of every teacher. We offer ongoing professional learning and opportunities to bring your strengths to the wider life of our kura and a strong supportive community. A one-year fixed-term position may also become available. Visits and enquiries are warmly welcomed. Please contact Rob Gunn, Principal. Please see the link for an application form and more details.