English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
(3-5 MUs and MMAs negotiable).  Please state portfolio strengths and preferences.  Portfolios will be negotiable.  From two positions advertised previously, we have appointed one, but are re-advertising this position.  It may be an advantage, but not essential, if you have strengths in any, or all of, leading/oversight of sports and extra-curricular activities, EOTC, timetabling, te ao Māori, and/or leading our tanē – both staff and students.  The successful applicant will join an SLT team comprising the Principal, two Deputy Principals, an Assistant Principal, a SENCo, and a P.A., working alongside a great Executive Officer.

Join our growing school with a strong whānau feeling, within a small, beach paradise community, where our vision statement of ‘Navigate together for success’ guides our commitment to developing strong relationships with our ākonga. The majority of our community’s whakapapa is tied to the iwi of Ngāti Kahu, and we strive to provide them with a strong sense of belonging, safety, and the opportunity to achieve their goals. The applicants should be passionate and dedicated educators who share our values of Manaakitanga, Painga, and Mahitahi.

We are seeking candidates with exceptional teaching abilities, knowledge of Mātauranga Māori, and experience in driving pedagogical growth and promoting inclusivity throughout our school.

Our school has the advantage of being situated right behind Taipā Beach, which offers a fantastic outdoor classroom for our students to learn from the ocean, estuary, and whenua. 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 to arrange a visit and tour of our school or a conversation with our Principal, Lisa White

Taipa Area School New Zealand (nationwide)

Music Teacher Year 7 – 13

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Music teacher to join our team in a permanent position, teaching students across Y7–13. Strengths in senior music (Y11–13) and a sound knowledge of NCEA are essential.

Applicants with strengths in additional subject areas are encouraged to state these in their application.

We welcome applications from:

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

About our Kura

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 and/or Leader of Learning)

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, 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, Years 9-13. 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.