Classroom Release Teacher

Ormond School; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Ormond School in Gisborne is seeking a flexible and experienced classroom teacher to cover release across all year levels. The role emphasises literacy, mathematics and the arts, with a focus on building strong relationships and collaborative practice.

This fixed-term, part-time position (0.8 FTTE) runs from 25 January 2027 to 17 December 2027, within a community that values student-centred learning and effective classroom management.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching across Year 1–8 and ability to cover release blocks.
• Strong strengths in literacy, mathematics and the arts.
• Ability to build positive relationships and collaborate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach across all year levels (Years 1–8) and cover release duties as required.
• Contribute to planning, assessment and student support within the team.
• Maintain effective classroom management and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Literacy

Mathematics

Arts

Classroom management

Collaborative practice

Job description

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About the role

We are looking for a flexible and experienced classroom teacher to cover release across all year levels in our school. We are seeking an experienced, professional and effective classroom practitioner with particular strengths in literacy, mathematics and the arts. Candidates need to be able to build quality relationships with students and work collaboratively with staff. If you enjoy teaching a range of year levels and have strong classroom management skills, we would love to hear from you.

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1-8) / kura tuatahi

Position Part-time (0.8 FTTE), Fixed-term (25 Jan to 17 Dec 2027)

Reason for fixed-term position Limited duration project

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts