Taipa Area School New Zealand (nationwide)

English Teacher

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 have 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.

Taipa Area School New Zealand (nationwide)

Music Teacher (Yr7-13)

Start date term one or by negotiation

Our school vision, ‘Kia Ngatahi Te Hoe, Kia Whakatere te Waka ki Uta’ (Navigate Together for Success), crafted by our community, is the foundation of everything we do at Taipa Area School. We are looking for a teacher who shares a passion for whanaungatanga and can work collaboratively as part of a cohesive and supportive team. Previous experience in teaching NCEA would be a significant advantage.

Due to our school’s unique nature, the Music Department collaborates closely with Art and Technology. The successful candidate will have strong curriculum knowledge and pedagogical expertise across the Music curriculum.

Our Music Department is on an exciting journey of incorporating Māori music into the curriculum. We have established strong connections with MENZA and have developed meaningful relationships with our local marae. We are focused on rejuvenating Taonga Puoro and ensuring this knowledge is passed on to our students.

Doubtless Bay is an incredible place to live and work. Our school backs onto Taipa Beach, offering what we believe is the best open-air classroom in Northland. Our school operates on a waka that places student well-being and achievement at the heart of everything we do. Every day, we live by three core values—Manaakitanga, Painga, and Mahitahi.

This is an exciting opportunity for an NZ-registered teacher to add value and grow within a thriving and well-resourced department. A three-bedroom schoolhouse may be available with this vacancy.