Classroom Teacher

Green Island School; Otago; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Island School in New Zealand is seeking a compassionate classroom teacher for our kura, covering years 1–8. The successful candidate will use restorative approaches to behaviour and contribute to a warm, collaborative learning community.

You will bring experience with structured literacy and mathematics and be willing to engage in extra‑curricular activities while growing your practice within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Restorative approach to behaviour education.
• Experience with structured literacy and mathematics.
• Contributes to friendly, supportive school culture.
• Collaborative, reflective team player willing to grow practice and participate in extra-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Take a positive, restorative approach to behaviour education.
• Have experience with structured literacy and mathematics.
• Be a genuinely positive person who contributes to our school's friendly, supportive culture.
• Be a collaborative, reflective team player who is willing to grow their practice and get involved in extra-curricular school activities.

Skills

Restorative discipline

Structured literacy

Mathematics experience

Team collaboration

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 14/12/2026 (Project)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Green Island School is seeking a compassionate, dedicated classroom teacher for our kura. The ideal candidate will:

• Take a positive, restorative approach to behaviour education
• Have experience with structured literacy and mathematics
• Be a genuinely positive person who contributes to our school's friendly, supportive culture
• Be a collaborative, reflective team player who is willing to grow their practice and get involved in extra-curricular school activities

In your cover letter, please state your preferred year group to teach. If this sounds like you, we would love you to join our team.