Year 9 Homeroom Teacher (Full-Time)

At Taipa Area School, we navigate together towards success, embracing our vision “Kia ngā tahi te hoe kia whakatere ki uta.” Our values of manaakitanga, painga, and mahitahi guide our learning/teaching approach, creating a nurturing and dynamic learning environment where both students and staff are encouraged to thrive.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Year 9 Homeroom Teacher to join our team. This role involves teaching key subjects of the New Zealand Curriculum: Mathematics, Literacy, and Social Sciences. As a homeroom teacher, you will play a critical role in mentoring a diverse group of students who primarily whakapapa to Ngāti Kahu.

Your responsibilities will include delivering engaging and culturally responsive lessons tailored to enhance student understanding and interest. You will actively contribute to our learning community, supporting our school’s commitment to academic excellence and holistic student development. Collaboration with colleagues to share innovative teaching practices and strategies is essential, as is effective communication with whānau to foster strong partnerships that enhance student learning and well-being.

A schoolhouse may be available. The ideal start date would be at the beginning of Term 2, though an earlier start in Week 6 of Term 1 can be accommodated for the right applicant.

Join us at Taipa Area School and be part of a team dedicated to making a significant positive impact in the lives of our students. We value the contributions of our staff and provide a collaborative and supportive environment where you can grow professionally and personally.

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At Taipa Area School, we have a vision statement that resonates with our whānau and community: “Kia ngātahi te hoe, kia whakatere te waka ki uta” (Navigate together for success). The foundations of this vision are in developing genuine relationships with our students, which allow them a strong sense of belonging, safety and the ability to achieve. Most of the student’s whakapapa to the iwi of Ngāti Kahu.

Our school vision embraces our local history, culture, and language. We invite applications for a permanent English teaching position commencing at the start of term one 2025 or by negotiation. Achievement in English at Taipa Area School has been excellent over the past five years. Therefore, to continue this, we seek an innovative and enthusiastic teacher with exemplary achievements in teaching NCEA English. The faculty is collegial, well-resourced and has a relational approach to delivering engaging lessons.

Doubtless Bay is an excellent place to live and work. Our school backs onto Taipa Beach, which we guarantee is the best open-air classroom in Northland.

Our school is on a waka, which puts student well-being and attainment at the heart of everything we do. We have three strong values of Manaakitanga, Painga and Mahitahi, which we live and breathe daily.