Full-time, Permanent

Area/composite (Years 1–15), Certificated Teacher

Suitable for beginning teachers; ability to teach Scholarship English may be advantageous.

This role could possibly be combined with other middle management roles currently advertised – e.g. Leader of Wellbeing (Dean), dependent on experience and interest.

Opens: Friday 25 September 2026

Closes: Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 4 pm

Vacancy Reference #: 1HAuGu

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and capable English Teacher to join our team in a full-time, permanent position commencing Term 1, 2027 (or by negotiation).

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a collegial, well-resourced faculty with a relational, student-centred approach to teaching. We are looking for a passionate educator to ensure student success, supported by an experienced Leader of Learning. Proven experience teaching NCEA English, together with the ability to teach Scholarship English, would be an advantage, but we also welcome applications from beginning teachers with the right attitude and commitment.

We welcome applications from NZ-registered teachers looking to contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking team environment.

Full-time, Permanent

Area/composite (Years 1–15), Certificated Teacher

MUs negotiable

Closes: Monday, 16 November, 2026 at 4 pm 

Vacancy Reference #: 1HB1Hp

Taipa Area School invites applications from innovative and collaborative educators for the permanent position of Leader of Learning (Curriculum) across our primary and/or intermediate levels from 2027. 

We are looking for good people with great relationship and collaboration skills, and are putting together an awesome team to lead our kaiāko and tauira.  Te reo Māori and tikanga skills/knowledge is an advantage, but not essential if willing to grow in these areas.

This is a hands-on teaching role where you will lead curriculum innovation directly from within the classroom across our primary/intermediate section.

Our School & Learning Environment: Come join us in Paradise! Located in Doubtless Bay, our school sits adjacent to Taipa Beach—the ultimate open-air classroom in Northland. Our school operates on a waka, putting student engagement and achievement at the forefront of everything we do, supported by hauora and our three core values of Manaakitanga, Painga, and Mahitahi. Our kura maintains a genuine whānau atmosphere, giving you the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students across the school and make a lasting difference in their lives.

Key responsibilities & attributes:

• Provide inspirational curriculum leadership and pedagogical support across primary and/or intermediate learning spaces.
• Demonstrate exemplary achievement and innovation in teaching the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Work collegially with our team, supporting culturally responsive practices across all classrooms, including our rumaki reo pathway.
• Hold current New Zealand teacher registration.

Full-time, Permanent

Area/composite (Years 1–15), Certificated Teacher

2MUs (permanent)

Closes: Monday, 16 November, 2026 at 4 pm 

Vacancy Reference #: 

We are seeking an outstanding, passionate Leader of Learning – Science to guide our Science Department and elevate teaching, learning, and achievement across Years 7–13.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape curriculum delivery, build teacher capability, and champion success for all students. Applicants must be NZ-registered teachers with strong NCEA experience and a solid, practical understanding of the newly refreshed New Zealand Curriculum.

Our School & Learning Environment: Come join us in Paradise! Located in Doubtless Bay, our school sits adjacent to Taipa Beach—the ultimate open-air classroom in Northland. Our school operates on a waka, putting student engagement and achievement at the forefront of everything we do, supported by hauora and our three core values of Manaakitanga, Painga, and Mahitahi. Our kura maintains a genuine whānau atmosphere, giving you the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students across the school and make a lasting difference in their lives.

We welcome applications from forward-thinking leaders who thrive in a collaborative, supportive team environment. If you are ready to bring your leadership to an extraordinary setting, please contact the school for further details or to submit your application.

Full-time, Permanent

Area/composite (Years 1–15), Certificated Teacher

2MUs (permanent)

(may also include oversight of Outdoor Education and Adventure Tourism)

Opens: Friday 25 September 2026

Closes: Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 4 pm

Vacancy Reference #: 1HAuHs

We are seeking an outstanding, passionate Leader of Learning, Physical Education & Health, to lead our Physical Education & Health Learning Area and further strengthen teaching, learning, and achievement across Years 7-15. NCEA experience, with knowledge of the newly refreshed NZ Curriculum, is a distinct advantage. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape curriculum delivery, build teacher capability, and champion success for all students. Our kura has a genuine whānau atmosphere, providing the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students across the school and make a lasting difference in their lives. Commencing Term 1, 2027 (or by negotiation).

We welcome applications from NZ-registered teachers looking to contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking team environment.

Opens: Friday, 6 November 2026

Closes: Friday, 13 November 2026, 4 pm

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Teacher Aide to support our ākonga and join our team in a fixed-term position for the remainder of Term 4, 2026 and Term 1, 2027. Teacher aides support classroom teachers by assisting individual or small groups of students, and helping to manage daily learning activities.    

We are looking for a capable individual with sound written and oral communication skills, alongside the ability to relate exceptionally well to both students and teaching staff. If you have a genuine interest in this kind of work, experience dealing with young people, and a reliable, proactive work ethic, this role is ideal for you.

We welcome applications from dedicated individuals looking to contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking team environment.

Opens: Friday, 23 October 2026

Closes: Friday, 6 November 2026, 4 pm

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and student-focused Librarian to join our team on a permanent, part-time basis (3 days per week). This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a vibrant educational environment, has strong resource management skills, and can confidently promote literacy and support inquiry-based learning across our school. Having skills in library cataloguing and classification, using the Atheneum database, managing resources, Google apps and Microsoft apps, including word processing and spreadsheets, would be advantageous.

As the primary manager of our library and teacher resources, you will play a vital role in supporting student learning outcomes, assisting staff, and maintaining an engaging learning environment for our school community.