New entrant teacher

2 weeks ago


New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand Puketapu School (New Plymouth) Full time

Puketapu School (New Plymouth) Taranaki

New entrant teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/04/2025, End Date: 17/12/2025 (Roll growth)

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

Suitable for beginning teachers

Have you ever aspired to join an exceptional school where you can thrive?

Do you welcome finding out the true passions of tamariki and learning alongside whānau to make their dreams come true?

Are you kind, positive, open-minded, fun, creative and full of aroha?

Do you love to create a nurturing, structured, and engaging classroom environment?

At Puketapu School we believe that our students contribute to their learning, their whānau and their community. They are communicators, they are kind to themselves, others and their environment, they are learners, they have a strong sense of belonging and they look after their own wellbeing.

We are a well-resourced full primary school in New Plymouth that values creativity, innovation, equity and multiple pathways to success for our tamariki.

Due to roll growth, we are seeking a teacher to join our junior school team in a start-up class.

We are seeking someone who:

  • Shows our school values (Kia Māia, Kia Manawanui, Kia Kaha, Kia Ora) in their daily lives
  • Is able to foster genuine relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
  • Brings the curriculum alive through the use of play, literacy, te reo Māori, the Arts, music, sport, and digital technologies.
  • Has knowledge / experience of structured literacy
  • Collaborates with other teachers to personalise the learning for all ākonga
  • Is passionate about taking the learning outside of the classroom
  • Has excellent empowerment, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
  • Is a team player who contributes to all aspects of life at our kura
  • Is innovative, follows evidence-based practices and is willing to try new ways of approaching education.

Position start: Term 2, 2025

Must be NZ registered and currently residing in NZ.

How to apply

To apply, download an application form. Send your completed application form, CV and an inspiring cover letter to:

Katherine Pascoe
principal@puketapu.school.nz
(06) 755 0973

Download our application form
Teacher Job Application form New Entrant T2 2025 v2

Vacancy reference #: 1HAmh4

School detailsPuketapu School (New Plymouth)

Type: Full Primary
Authority: State
Gender: Co-Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 414
Website: http://www.puketapu.school.nz

Physical address:
Dillon Drive, Bell Block, New Plymouth

Postal Address:
Dillon Drive, Bell Block, New Plymouth, 4312

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