Staff Vacancies

Kia ora and thank you for your interest in becoming a member of our staff team. Staff at Tauriko School are passionate about their role of educating young people who learn and lead with success. 

If you join our staff team you will become part of a committed team of talented people, who work alongside parents and whanau, to provide a korowai of challenge, support, care and enthusiasm that empowers our students to strive to achieve their full potential in all areas of school life and gain a deep understanding of who they are.

Teaching position - permanent

We are advertising for a Permanent Teacher to teach in Year 4 - 8. Our school is a full primary school and anyone we employ must also prepared to teach at any Year level of the school in the future.

We are looking for a vibrant, engaged teacher who has a passion for teaching and learning,  a commitment to their own professional growth and is interested in opportunities for leadership in the future.

Teachers at Tauriko School build strong relationships with all students while having high expectations for all students. They are committed to the use of culturally responsive practices and growing their use of Te Reo. A sound knowledge of all learning areas of NZC, Assessment For Learning practice and strengths in literacy and mathematics are essential.

Of benefit are experience or strengths in:

·       Te Reo Māori me nga tikanga Māori

·       PE & Sport

·       DMIC Maths

Teachers in our school are reflective practitioners, have high expectations of themselves and the children they teach. They enjoy coming to work each day..

If you would like to be part of a dynamic school which offers outstanding professional growth, has a highly supportive community,  and a warm, inclusive family culture… this job is for you!

Please read the Application letter below, the teacher's job description, EEO & Vulnerable Childrens information, provided to support you in your application.

Sports Co-ordinator Position - permanent

We have a permanent Sports Co-ordinator position available to begin in 2024. 

This position is for you if you:

·       Have a passion for sport and recreation

·       Believe that being physically active is vital for children’s health

·       Want to enable children to explore a wide variety of sporting and outdoor pursuits to discover what they enjoy

·       Strive to have as many students as possible involved in sporting and recreational activity

·       Have strong systems and organisational skills

·       Communicate effectively with a wide variety of people – eg sporting bodies, parents, teachers and students

·       Can market and promote sporting opportunities and celebrate student successes using a variety of media – including social media.

This position is for seventy hours per Term, with an hourly rate of  $28.32. A Job Description, EEO Information and the school's Vulnerable Children's Act Procedures can be read below.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please send a current CV and cover letter in pdf format to principal@tauriko.school.nz by noon Thursday 9 November.

Relieving Teacher Positions:

Should you like to be considered for relieving work please send an email and CV to our Deputy Principal, Lisa Rose, who is responsible for day-to-day relieving at Tauriko School lrose@tauriko.school.nz