Year 9 Homeroom Teacher

Taipa Area School is looking for an enthusiastic, culturally responsive educator to join our team in the beautiful Far North. This is a maternity leave position covering a diverse and engaging portfolio within our Junior Secondary space.

We are seeking a teacher to pick up the hoe and navigate our Year 9 and 10 students toward success. This role is primarily focused on English and Social Sciences, with a touch of Health. You will be stepping into a well-supported environment, taking over a timetable that currently includes:

• Year 9: English, Social Science, and Health.
• Year 10: English.

As a teacher at a composite area school, you will play a critical role in mentoring a diverse group of students who primarily whakapapa to Ngāti Kahu. Our vision, “Kia ngā tahi te hoe kia whakatere ki uta,” drives everything we do.

What We Are Looking For

• Curriculum Strength: Solid knowledge of the NZ Curriculum in English and Social Sciences.
• Pedagogy: Ability to deliver engaging, innovative lessons that resonate with Year 9 and 10 learners.
• Values-Driven: A commitment to manaakitanga (care), painga (goodness/well-being), and mahitahi (collaboration).
• Relationship Focused: Someone who prioritizes strong partnerships with whānau to enhance student learning and well-being.

Other Subjects

While English and Social Sciences are the core of this role, we are a collaborative “all-through” school. Please state any additional teaching strengths or interests in your application, such as:

Mathematics, Science, Technology, Te Reo Māori, Learning Languages, The Arts, or Physical Education.

We offer a nurturing and dynamic environment where staff are encouraged to grow both professionally and personally. You will be part of a team dedicated to academic excellence and holistic student development in a stunning coastal community.

Leader of Learning English Year 9 – 13

Taipa Area School invites applications from an inspirational, highly skilled educator to lead our dynamic English department as the Leader of Learning English (Years 9–15 focus).

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable English teacher to join our team in a permanent position, teaching students across Y9–13. Strengths in English (Y9–13) and a sound knowledge of NCEA are essential.

We welcome applications from:

• Experienced teachers
• Those committed to high-quality teaching and strong relationships with students

There is potential for 2 Management Units (permanent) to be offered, dependent upon experience.

About our kura

At Taipa Area School, our vision, “Kia ngātahi te hoe, kia whakatere te waka ki uta” (Navigate together for success), is woven into every part of our school community. Our kura is grounded in strong values: Painga, Mahitahi, and Manaakitanga, with a deep commitment to te ao Māori and respect for our Ngāti Kahu history and tikanga. We believe that strong relationships with our tamariki are vital to their success — and to your enjoyment and satisfaction in your role here.

Located on the stunning Taipa Beach, our kura embraces the richness of our local environment, integrating it into our curriculum wherever possible.

Mathematics teacher Y9-13

At Taipa Area School, we embrace a vision that resonates deeply with our whānau and community: “Kia ngātahi te hoe, kia whakatere te waka ki uta” (Navigate together for success). This vision is built on fostering genuine relationships with our students, providing them with a strong sense of belonging, safety, and the ability to achieve their potential. The majority of our students’ whakapapa is to the iwi of Ngāti Kahu, and our school’s vision actively celebrates our local history, culture, and language.

We invite applications for a mathematics teacher position, commencing at the start of term 1, February 2025 (or by negotiation).

Maths achievement at Taipa Area School has been outstanding, and we seek an innovative, enthusiastic teacher with substantial experience in NCEA Mathematics to continue this momentum. Our Maths Department is collegial and well-resourced, focused on a relational approach to deliver engaging lessons that inspire mathematical literacy and critical thinking. Management units are likely negotiable, depending on experience and ability to take on the role of leader of learning for mathematics, Y9-13. Please include any other strengths or areas of expertise in your application.

Our school backs onto Taipa Beach, offering what we believe is the best open-air classroom in Northland. As part of our team, you will enjoy access to this natural environment, supporting our commitment to authentic, place-based learning, where possible. Our school is on a journey to place student wellbeing and achievement at the heart of everything we do, guided by our three core values of Manaakitanga, Painga, and Mahitahi that we live by every day.

If you are a registered New Zealand teacher/leader seeking a supportive, thriving, and well-resourced team, we invite you to contact Zinnia Smith at zinnias@taipa.school.nz for an application form. Please also include a cover letter and CV with your application.

There is also the possibility of the Teacher Bonding Scheme being applied to the successful applicant.