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Joining the Puketapu Team

We Look For:

When choosing new people to join our team, we look for people who are:

  • Relationship focused and inclusive 
  • Solution focused 
  • Resilient
  • Someone who puts the needs of tamariki first
  • Committed to growing and challenging their learning
  • Collaborative team players
  • Innovative
  • Preferably trained in Structured Literacy and Trauma Informed
  • Committed to growing your practice in te reo me ōna tikanga Māori
  • Living our school values (Kia Māia, Kia Manawanui, Kia Kaha, Kia Ora) in their daily lives

We Can Offer You:

  • A place where wellbeing is valued
  • A supportive leadership Team and Board
  • Exciting learning opportunities
  • A school that is committed to being strong and dedicated Te Tiriti partners
  • A welcoming and supportive school community

Current Teacher Vacancies

We have no vacancies at this time but please check back again soon.

Relief / Guest Teachers

Our school is always on the lookout for teachers for day and short-term contract relief positions.

If you are interested in contract work, please email your details, including your preferred year groups and availability to office@puketapu.school.nz

StaffSync: our short-term relief days are listed on StaffSync. Please register at StaffSync.

Learning Assistants / Teacher Aides

From time to time we will be seeking Learning Assistants to support specific students or classes.

This could be for medical, behavioural, learning, or other kinds of support.

If you are interested, please email your CV and an inspiring cover letter to the school office.