Years 5-6 Scale A Teacher Full Time Permanent position
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 Taupō, in the heart of New Zealand's adventure capital.
The Opportunity
We're seeking an exceptional teacher for a Years 5-6 class in a school that truly values what you bring to the table. With a roll of 351 students across Years 1–6, you'll find that sweet spot where you're not one in a crowd; rather, you're part of something substantial and dynamic.
What's in it for you?
Imagine walking into work each day knowing you're genuinely appreciated. Students are engaged and eager to learn. Whānau aren't just supportive – they're active partners in education. You'll work alongside colleagues who collaborate in a school that's financially stable with facilities that work.
What really sets us apart: we're not just a school, we're the heartbeat of the village and extended rural community. You'll feel that sense of belonging from day one.
What you'll bring
You're someone who sets the bar high – for yourself and your students – and then supports everyone to reach it. You communicate with genuine warmth and build relationships that matter. Your teaching practice is fresh, innovative, and always evolving because you're curious about what works best.
You believe every child deserves to succeed. You confidently analyse data and focus your energy in directing learning to create acceleration. You're energetic, motivated, and humble enough to keep learning. Diversity isn't just a buzzword to you – it's how you operate every day.
The role
You'll collaborate within a team that's got your back, working with leadership who listen and act in support.
The reality check
Let's be honest – jobs in a great school with strong ERO reports, solid finances, genuine community connection, AND a stunning location don't come up often. This is one of those rare moments.
The Details
· Applications close: midday November 26
· Start date: Term 1, 2026 (January 27)
· Job description: Email info@wairakeitaupo.school.nz or download [link]
· Queries: Please contact: Paula Farquhar at (07) 374 8035
· Full time permanent position only
Please submit:
· Cover letter and application addressing the position requirements
· Current curriculum vitae
· Contact details for three recent referees
Your career deserves this next chapter. We think Wairakei Primary School might just be where you've been heading all along.
Apply now – opportunities like this don't wait around.
Years 3-4 Scale A Teacher Full Time Permanent position
The Middle Years Magic
There's something extraordinary about teaching Years 3 and 4. This is where the real transformation happens – where students evolve from learning to read, to reading to learn. Where abstract thinking begins to develop. Where independence emerges alongside curiosity. And right now, you could be the teacher who guides that journey.
The Location
Just 9km north of Taupō, Wairakei Primary offers something increasingly rare: a school where excellence meets lifestyle. Mountains framing your commute, the Great Lake on your doorstep, and adventure waiting every weekend. With 351 students across Years 1-6, you'll experience the collegiality of a substantial school without losing that personal connection that makes teaching meaningful.
Plus, housing here is actually within reach – not just a distant dream.
What Makes This Different
Year 3-4 is the sweet spot. Your students are past the intensive foundational work and not yet facing the pressures of transition to senior school responsibility. They're at that perfect age where imagination runs wild, and they're ready for deeper thinking and genuine challenge.
You'll work with students who are eager to impress you, whānau who are invested partners in learning, and facilities that actually support great teaching.
Why This Role Matters
These middle years set the trajectory. Get it right here, and students carry that momentum forward. You'll have the creative freedom to design learning experiences that captivate, the collaborative support to refine your practice, and the professional respect to make decisions that serve your learners.
This isn't about following a script – it's about bringing your best ideas to life with a team that backs you up and students who rise to meet your expectations.
What You'll Bring
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You set high standards and then build the scaffolding to help each student reach their potential
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Your practice is thoughtful, evidence-based, and focused on genuine student impact, not fleeting educational trends
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Communication comes naturally to you, whether you're connecting with students or their whānau
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You design inclusive learning experiences that engage every student in your class
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You have a proven ability to analyse student data effectively and use it to plan learning
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You bring enthusiasm, motivation that's authentic, and the humility to keep learning
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Diversity enriches your learning environment, fostering a strong sense of equal value and respect for every student
The Professional Opportunity
Do you want clear pathways? Strong mentorship? A culture where contribution gets noticed and capability gets developed? This role delivers all three.
You'll collaborate with a Senior Leadership Team that's strategic and approachable, in a school where high performance is simply how things are done.
The Reality
Teaching positions that offer this combination – engaging age group, stable school, genuine professional support, lifestyle location – don't appear often. Especially not full-time, permanent positions in a school where the ERO cycle speaks for itself and the finances allow for actual opportunity. If you've been waiting for the right move, this might be it
The Details
• Applications close: midday November 26
• Start date: Term 1, 2026 (January 27)
• Job description: Email info@wairakeitaupo.school.nz or download below
• Queries: Please contact: Paula Farquhar at (07) 374 8035
• Full time permanent position only
Please submit:
• Cover letter and application addressing the position requirements
• Current curriculum vitae
• Contact details for three recent referees
The middle years matter. This is where confidence solidifies, where academic foundations become academic strength, where students become learners for life.
If you're ready to make that difference, apply now.
Years 0-3 Scale A Teacher Full Time Permanent position
Foundation Years Teaching: Where Real Impact Begins
Ask any experienced educator where the most critical teaching happens, and they'll tell you: the early years – it’s the foundation. The spark that ignites curiosity. The confidence to take risks. The belief that "I can do this." And right now, there's a rare opportunity to be part of something genuinely exciting in the junior school.
The Setting
Wairakei Primary sits just 9km north of Taupō – where the Great Lake meets year-round adventure, and where housing is actually achievable. This is a school of 351 students (Years 1-6) that's going places, with facilities that work, finances that stack up, and an ERO track record that speaks for itself.
Why This Role Matters
You'll join an energised junior team that's hitting its stride under fresh, dynamic leadership. The energy is tangible. The collaboration is real. And the opportunity to shape the school's future? That starts here, in these foundational years.
Your students will be eager, their whānau will be genuinely engaged, and your teaching team will be ready to innovate alongside you. This is where you'll do work that matters.
What You'll Bring
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You hold yourself to high standards because you know these early learning years count
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Your classroom buzz comes from relationships built on genuine connection and communication that resonates with students and their whānau alike
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You're progressive in your practice and thoughtful about delivering what actually accelerates learning
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You understand that inclusive education isn't a checklist; it's how you design every learning experience
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You can read data and turn it into action that gets results
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You bring energy, infectious motivation, and professional curiosity that keeps you growing
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Diversity isn't something you tolerate – it's something you celebrate and leverage
The Opportunity
Here's what makes this different:
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Clear pathways
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Strong leadership support
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A culture that values contribution and develops capability
Whether you're ready to step up now or are building toward future leadership, this role positions you perfectly for success.
You'll work alongside a Senior Leadership Team that's approachable and strategic, in a school where high performance is the expectation, not the exception.
The Honest Truth
Positions like this – in a thriving junior team, with authentic leadership, in a school that's both stable and ambitious – don't come up often, especially in a location where lifestyle actually matches job satisfaction.
The Details
· Applications close: midday November 26
· Start date: Term 1, 2026 (January 27)
· Job description: Email info@wairakeitaupo.school.nz or download below
· Queries: Please contact: Paula Farquhar at (07) 374 8035
· Full time permanent position only
Please submit:
· Cover letter and application addressing the position requirements
· Current curriculum vitae
· Contact details for three recent referees
This is where careers gain momentum. This is where you'll remember why you became a teacher.
If you're ready for something better, apply now.
