2027 Teaching Position

Whitney Street School; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitney Street School in Blenheim, Marlborough invites enthusiastic, collaborative teachers to join our Years 1–8 team with a growth mindset and a commitment to helping every child thrive. We value strong classroom management, solutions‑focused thinking, and living our school values: Honest, Caring, Respectful, Learners.

Strengths in Structured Literacy, Numeracy, Science and PB4L are highly desirable. We have 2 full‑time positions (one permanent, one fixed-term) and welcome beginning teachers.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management and solutions-focused thinking.
• Commitment to school values: Honest, Caring, Respectful, Learners.
• Strengths in Structured Literacy, Numeracy, Science and PB4L practices are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build effective relationships with ākonga, whānau, staff and the wider community.
• Contribute to an inclusive, growth‑mindset culture.
• Support learners to thrive through collaborative planning and reflection.

Skills

Classroom management

Collaboration

Communication

PB4L practices

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Whitney Street School – Blenheim, South Island

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Suitable for beginning teachers

Whitney Street School is a warm, vibrant, and welcoming primary school nestled in sunny Blenheim, Marlborough. Rooted in our diverse community, we take pride in our inclusive culture, strong values, and commitment to supporting our learners to become self-managing, collaborative, and connected thinkers.

We are seeking enthusiastic, collaborative teachers who embrace a growth mindset and are dedicated to ensuring every child is valued and supported to thrive.

We require educators with strong classroom management, solutions-focused thinking, and a commitment to living our school values: Honest, Caring, Respectful, Learners. Strengths in Structured Literacy, Numeracy, Science and PB4L practices are highly desirable.

You will bring

• Passion and commitment to quality teaching and learning.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a great sense of humour.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Ao Māori, and a bi-cultural approach.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with ākonga, whānau, staff, and the wider community.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and organisational skills.

We have 2 full-time positions available (one permanent, and one fixed-term) and we welcome applications from beginning teachers.

Applications will be processed as they are received.Early submission is strongly encouraged.

• Advertised: Tuesday 1 September 2026
• Shortlisting: Monday 21 September
• Interviews/appointment:Tuesday 22 September
• Start Date: Term 1, 2027.

Whitney Street SchoolNZ

Physical address:
Whitney Street, Blenheim

Postal Address:
9 Whitney Street, Blenheim, 7201